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1
Q
What is a base
A
A substance with a pH greater than 7
2
Q
What is an alkali
A
A base that dissolves in water
3
Q
What ions do alkalis form when they dissolve in water?
A
Oh-
4
Q
What is neutralisation
A
The reaction between acids and bases
5
Q
What do metals react with acids to give?
A
Salts
6
Q
Acid + metal —> ?
A
Salt + hydrogen
7
Q
Acid + metal oxide/hydroxide —> ?
A
Salt + water
8
Q
What does ammonia dissolve in water to give?
A
An alkaline solution
9
Q
What ions do acids form in water?
A
H+