Neutralisation Flashcards
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What is Neutralisation
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Neutralisation is the reaction between an acid and a base
2
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Base
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A base is the only substance that reacts with an acid to form salt and water
3
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Alkalies
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Bases that are soluble in water are called alkali and they dissolve in water to form alkaline solutions
4
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Neutralisation reactions
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acids in solution are sources of hydrogen
ions
alkali’s in solution are sources of hydroxide ions
5
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How does a Neutral solution occur
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A neutral solution can be produced if the correct amounts of acid and alkali react together.
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