C5 Flashcards
Displacement of materials from their salt.
The metals ability to displace a metal from its salt depends on how reactive it is; how high it is on the reactivity series.
What is an acid?
PH<7.0
Releases hydrogen ions, when dissolved in water.
What is a Base?
PH>7.0
Metal hydroxide neutralises acids alkalis are water soluble base that releases [OH]- when dissolved in H20.
Bases vs Alkali
All alkali bases but not all bases as alkali.
What happens during electrolysis?
Positively charged ions moved to the cathode (negative electrode). At the same time negatively charged ions move to the anode (positive electrode)
What is oxidation?
Oxidation is the lose of electrons in a chemical reaction.
What is reduction?
Reduction is the gaining of a electrons in a chemical reaction.