reaction with metals and oxygen Flashcards
1
Q
what kind of reaction is gaining oxygen
A
oxidation
2
Q
metal + oxygen =
A
metal oxide
3
Q
what is losing oxygen
A
reduction
4
Q
metal + water
A
metal hydroxide + hydrogen
5
Q
how are metals displaced
A
more reactive metals displace less reactive chemicals
6
Q
half equation: oxidation =
A
loss of electrons
7
Q
what is acid state symbol
A
(aq)
7
Q
half equation: reduction =
A
gain of electrons
8
Q
hydrochloric acid formula
A
HCL
9
Q
sulfuric acid formula
A
H2SO4
10
Q
nitric acid formula
A
HNO3
11
Q
how do acids dissociate and what does this produce
A
acids dissociate in aq solutions to produce H+ ions
12
Q
HCL —->
A
HCL —-> H+(aq) + Cl-(aq)
13
Q
what are bases and alkalis
A
chemicals which neutralises acids
14
Q
what do acids and alkalis or bases produce
A
salt + water