Chapter 8.3

Question 1

General reaction between a metal and an acid

Answer 1

Metal + acid –> salt + hydrogen

Question 2

General reaction between acids and carbonates or hydrogencarbonates

Answer 2

Acid + carbonate/hydrogencarbonate –> salt + carbon dioxide + water

Question 3

General reaction between an acid and a base/alkali

Answer 3

Base + acid –> salt + water

Question 4

Alkali

Answer 4

A solution obtained when a metal hydroxide dissolves in water or when certain bases react with water

Question 5

Neutralization reactions always __ energy and only produce __ and __

Answer 5

release, salt and water