Acid-Base Reactions (Grade 12 NSC Matric Physical Sciences): Flashcards

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Acid-Base Reactions
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Salt definition

Neutral ionic compound from acid-base reaction

Salt ions come from

Cations from base, anions from acid

Neutralisation general equation

Acid + Base → Salt + Water

Equivalence point meaning

Equal H+H^+ and OH−OH^- fully reacted

All neutralisation reactions are

Exothermic (release heat)

Acid + metal carbonate products

Salt + water + carbon dioxide

Purpose of antacids

Neutralise excess stomach acid

Use of CaCO3CaCO_3 in agriculture

Neutralise acidic soil

Why neutralisation releases heat

Bonds in products more stable than reactants

HClHCl + NaHCO3NaHCO_3 extra product

CO2CO_2 gas

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