types of reactions Flashcards
the formulae and combining powers of carbonate
formulae: CO3
combining power: -2
the formulae and combining powers of nitrate
formulae: NO3
acid:HNO3
combining power: -1
the formulae and combining powers of sulfate
formulae: SO4
acid:HSO4
combining power: -2
the formulae and combining powers of hydroxide
formulae: OH
combining power: -1
the formulae and combining powers of ammonium
formulae: NH4
combining power: +1
Definition of oxidation
addition of oxygen
Definition of reduction
removal of oxygen
What is the formula for Hydrochloric acid
HCL
what is the definition of neutralisation
an acid and a base make salt and water
what is the definition of decomposition
a reaction when a substance breaks apart into two or more substances
what is the definition of precipitation
a reaction where two solutions make a solid
what is the definition of displacement
a reaction where less reactive element is replaced with a more reactive element in a compound
how can you identify if a substance is an acid
acid always starts with H and bases
How do you use reduction to extract metal
you can use reduction by reacting a metal oxide with a reducing agent
Recall the colors of universal indicator
red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple