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SCIPAD - BIG IDEAS - BOOK 2
BASIS OF CHEMICAL REACTIONS
THE BASIS OF REACTIONS
By the end of this chapter you should be able to:
Write word equations for acid-base reactions.
Classify acids and bases as chemicals with distinct properties and uses.
Describe bases that dissolve in water as alkalis.
Name some common acids and bases.
Use the pH scale to compare the acidity and alkalinity of different solutions.
Use indicators to classify solutions as acidic, alkaline or neutral.
Classify solutions as acidic, alkaline or neutral, using pH values.
Explore the process of neutralisation.
Describe what happens to the pH of a solution when it is neutralised.
Recognise and deal with risks and hazards relating to acids and alkalis.
Describe some everyday uses of acids, alkalis and neutralisation.
Describe some of the properties of metals.
Explain how the properties of metals and alloys relate to their uses.
Write word equations to describe chemical reactions involving metals.
Describe what happens when a metal reacts with acid.
Carry out the test for hydrogen gas.
Describe what happens when a metal reacts with oxygen.
Carry out the test for oxygen gas.
Describe what happens when a metal carbonate reacts with acid.
Carry out the test for carbon dioxide gas.
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Key Word List
Acid
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Base
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Alkali
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Concentrated
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Dilute
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Neutralisation
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