4.3.2

Neutralisation of Acids

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Neutralisation of Acids

Acids can be neutralised by reacting with bases (an alkali is a base that dissolves in water). Metal carbonates, metal oxides and metal hydroxides are all examples of bases.

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Metal carbonates

  • Acid + carbonate → salt + water + carbon dioxide
    • E.g. hydrochloric acid + calcium carbonate → calcium chloride + water + carbon dioxide
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Metal oxides

  • Acid + metal oxide → salt + water
    • E.g. hydrochloric acid + magnesium oxide → magnesium chloride + water
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Metal hydroxides

  • Acid + hydroxide → salt + water
    • E.g. hydrochloric acid + sodium hydroxide → sodium chloride + water

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