reaction of acids Flashcards
1
Q
what are bases?
A
chemicals which can neutralise acids and produce a salt and water
2
Q
what are soluble bases called?
A
alkalis
3
Q
when we react an acid with either a base or an alkali, what do we make?
A
salt and a water
4
Q
what does hydrochloric acid make?
A
a chloride
5
Q
what does sulfuric acid make?
A
a sulfate
6
Q
what does nitric acid make?
A
a nitrate
7
Q
when acids react with a metal and a carbonate, what do they make?
A
a salt, water and carbon dioxide
8
Q
what do all metal carbonates contain?
A
metal ion
