Reactions of Bases with Acids
Chemistry: Cambridge International GCSE Supplement, topic 7.1.3
Reactions of Bases
You need to know how bases react with acids and ammonium salts.
Acids
- Bases neutralise acids.
- It's important that we control how acidic soil is so that plants can grow properly. We can add a suitable base (such as slaked lime) to soil to neutralise soil acidity so that it is the optimum pH for plant growth.
Ammonium salts
- When bases are heated with ammonium salts, they give off ammonia gas.
- Base + ammonium salt → salt + ammonia + water
Test yourself on Reactions of Bases with Acids
Which of these equations is correct for when a base reacts with an ammonium salt?
Which of these can be used to neutralise an acid?