Salts Flashcards
1
Q
what is a base?
A
a substance that neutralises an acid
2
Q
what is an alkali?
A
a soluble base which produces hydroxide ions in aqueous solutions OH-
3
Q
what is an acid?
A
a substance that donates (protons) hydrogen ions in aqueous solutions
4
Q
continue this equation:
acid + alkali –>
A
salt + water
5
Q
continue this equation:
acid + base –>
A
salt + water
6
Q
continue this equation:
acid + metal –>
A
salt + hydrogen
7
Q
continue this equation:
acid + carbonate –>
A
salt + water + carbon dioxide
8
Q
hydrochloric acid goes to what salts?
A
chlorides
9
Q
sulphuric acid goes to what salts?
A
sulphates
10
Q
nitric acid goes to what salts?
A
nitrates
