chemical changes Flashcards
what are metal oxides formed from
metal + oxygen
what is oxidation
gain oxygen loss of hydrogen
loss of electrons
reduction
loss of oxygen gain of hydrogen#
gain of electrons
how does calicum react with dilute acid
very quick
how does magnesuim react with dilute acid
quick
how does zinc react with dilute acid
fairly slow
what can a more reactive metal displace
a less reactive metal from a compound
what happens when an ionic substance is melted or dissolved
the ions are free to move within the liquid
what is electroyisis
passing a current through substances that are molten and can be broken down into elements
what happens during electrolysis
positively charged ions moved to the negative cathode and negatively charged ions move to the positive electrode the anode
what happens to ions
ions are discharges at the electrodes producing elements
what are acids neutralised by
an alkali
what are acids neautalised by
metal carbonates to produce salts
what is a base
as base can neutralise an acid and produce a salt
what does an acid and alkail produce
salt + water