Reaction Types Flashcards
1
Q
Acid + Metal
A
Salt + hydrogen
2
Q
Acid + Base
A
Salt + Water
3
Q
Acid + Carbonate
A
Salt + carbon dioxide + Water
4
Q
Decomposition
A
When one or more complex substances break down into simpler substances (with only two or three atoms)
5
Q
Neutralisation
A
When an acid and a bass a reacted together. This results in a salt and water.
6
Q
Precipitation
A
Two aqueous solutions which produce a precipitate when combined
7
Q
Combustion
A
The fast, exothermic reaction of a metal or fuel (carbon and hydrogen based) with oxygen
8
Q
Corrosion
A
The slow reaction of a metal with oxygen. Most commonly seen as rust.
