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Let's study acids and bases according to the I/GCSE chemistry curriculum!
Reactions of Acids
In I/GCSE chemistry, acids can be described as substances that donate protons (H⁺) when dissolved in water
- Hydrochloric Acid – Chloride
- Sulphuric Acid – Sulphate
- Nitric Acid – Nitrate
- Phosphoric Acid – Phosphate
- Acid + Metal = Salt + Hydrogen
- Acid + Base = Salt + Water
- Acid + Carbonate = Salt + Water + Carbon Dioxide
Strength of Acids – A strong acid totally dissociates to form H+ ions e.g HCL – H+ Cl-
Alkalis
Alkalis are substances that contain OH⁻ ions in I/GCSE chemistry
Common bases are Hydroxides, Oxides and Ammonium
Neutralisation Equation: H+ + OH- = H₂O
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