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IGCSE C8
WEAK ACIDS: Partially dissociate (split up) into ions e.g. ethanoic acid, citric acid, carbonic
STRONG ACIDS: Completely dissociate (split up) into ions e.g. sulphuric acid,
WEAK BASES: Partially dissociate (split up) into ions e.g. sodium bicarbonate, soap,
STRONG BASES: Completely dissociate (split up) into ions e.g. sodium
It has a range of colours that show how weak or strong the acid or base is.
weak acid neutral weak base strong base
strong acid
strong alkali
What is neutralization?
The chemical reaction between an acid and a
base (an alkali ) is called neutralization.
acid
base (alkali)
a salt
water
Important Note
METAL HYDROXIDE:
METAL (OH)x
METAL OXIDE:
METAL (O)x
METAL CARBONATE:
METAL (CO3)x
INSOLUBLE
SOLUBLE
ADD EXCESS METAL TO THE ACID THEN FILTER OFF THE EXCESS METAL
YES
IS IT SAFE?
YES
NO
NO NO
YES
ADD EXCESS METAL OXIDE OR METAL CARBONATE TO ACID THEN FILTER OFF THE EXCESS SOLID
Keywords
1. Metal. 2. Non-metal. 3. Reduction. 4. Alloy. 5. Reactivity. 6. Malleable. 7. Ductile. 8. Flame. 9. Brass. 10.Bronze.
11. Steel. 12. Ores. 13. Native. 14. Furnace. 15. Corrosion.