Reactions of acids Flashcards
1
Q
What is a base?
A
A substance that will neutralise an acid
2
Q
Acid + base
A
Salt + water
3
Q
Ph of acids?
A
Less than 7
4
Q
What is a soluble base?
A
Alkali
5
Q
Ph of bases?
A
More than 7
6
Q
What are the three metal bases?
A
- Metal oxide
- Metal hydroxide
- Metal carbonate
7
Q
When a metal carbonate reacts with an acid what else does it produce?
A
Carbon dioxide
8
Q
Acid + Metal
A
Salt + Hydrogen
9
Q
Ionic equation for neutralisation reaction
A
H+(aq) + OH-(aq) —-> H20(L)
10
Q
What is a strong acid?
A
Fully ionises in water to produce H+ ions
11
Q
What is a weak acid?
A
Only partially ionises in water
