Properties of Acids and Bases
Outline the characteristic properties of acids and bases in aqueous solution
Note that an alkali is a base that dissolves in water.
Reactions of Acids
Reaction with a metal to form a salt and hydrogen gas. Exceptions are Cu, Hg and Ag.
Reaction with a metal hydroxide to form a salt and water.
Reaction with a metal oxide to form a salt and water
Reaction with metal carbonate to produce a salt, water and carbon dioxide
Reaction with a metal hydrogen carbonate to form a salt, water and carbon dioxide
Reactions of Bases
Reaction of an alkali with an acid to form a salt and water
Reaction of a metal oxide with an acid to form a salt and water
Reaction of a metal hydrogen carbonate with an acid to product a salt, water and carbon dioxide
Reaction of a hydrogen carbonate with an acid to form a salt, water and carbon dioxide
Reaction of ammonia with an acid to produce an ammonium salt
Response to Indicators
Indicators change colour depending on the pH. Acids will cause the pigment for show a different colour from bases.
