Some things Flashcards
S.V.D.S.F
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Acid + metal ———->………
A salt+ hydrogen
Acid+ base ———->………..
A salt+ water
Acid+ carbonate——–>……..
A salt+ carbon dioxide+water
What does all acids contain?
hydrogen
How can metals that are less reactive than carbon can be extracted from there ore?
Reduction with carbon
what are the reactions when fuels are burnt?
combustion and exothermic
Name some greenhouse gases?
carbon dioxide, methane, Nitrous oxide
How is quicklime made from limestone?
If limestone is heated it breaks down into calcium oxide and carbon dioxide. Calcium oxide is quicklime it is yellow when hot white when cold.
How does combustion of fuels lead to acidic rain?
Because it produces sulphur dioxide, carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxides in the atmosphere. As the rain falls it absorbs the gases and produces acidic rain
Global warming?
burning fossil fuels increases the level of CO2 in the atmosphere causing global warming