Neutralisation Ch2 / L2 Flashcards
What is the general equation for an acid reacting with a base
Acid + Base -> Salt + Water
What is the general equation for an acid reacting with a metal oxide
Acid + Metal Oxide -> Salt + Water
What is the general equation for an acid reacting with a metal hydroxide
Acid + Metal Hydroxide -> Salt + Water
What is the general reaction for an acid reacting with a metal carbonate
Acid + Metal Carbonate -> Salt + Carbon Dioxide + Water
What is a salt
The product of a neutralisation reaction in which the H+ ions from the acid are replaced by metal or ammonium ions
How are salts named
Metal from base + Name from acid -ide/-ate
What is the name of a salt formed by hydrochloric acid
Metal Chloride
What is the name of a salt formed by nitric acid
Metal Nitrate
What is the name of a salt formed by sulphuric acid
Metal Sulphate
What is the name of a salt formed by phosphoric acid
Metal Phosphate