Neutralisation Reactions

Hydrochloric acid reacts to form

• sulfates

• chlorides

• nitrates

• ethanoates

Nitric acid reacts to form

• sulfates

• chlorides

• nitrates

• ethanoates

Sulfuric acid reacts to form

• sulfates

• chlorides

• nitrates

• ethanoates

Ethanoic acid reacts to form

• sulfates

• chlorides

• nitrates

• ethanoates

Carbonates react with acids to form

• salt + carbon dioxide

• salt + water

• salt + carbon dioxide + water

• salt

Acid + alkali ⟶

• salt + water

• salt + carbon dioxide

• carbon dioxide + water

• water

The reaction between an acid and an alkali (or base) is called

An alkali is a ____________ base

When an acid is added to an alkali in a beaker,

• the pH in the beaker increases

• the pH in the beaker decreases

• a colour change occurs

• the solution turns red

A base is a substance that neutralises an