Chemistry Reactions of Acids

sulphuric acid

H2SO4

Nitric acid

HNO3

Phosphoric Acid

H3PO4

Sodium Hydroxide

NaOH

Potassium Hydroxide

KOH

Magnesium Hydroxide

Mg(OH)2

Ammonia

NH4OH

acid

substance that releases H+ ions when dissolved in water

base

substance that releases OH- ions when dissolved in water.

alkali

base that is soluble in water

strong acids

fully dissociate in water producing H+ ions.

weak acids

only partially dissociate forming an equilibrium

weak acid equation

CH3COOH ⇌ H + + CH3COO-

strong acid equation

HCl  H + + Cl

concentration

number of particles per unit volume

BAWS

base + acid→ water + salt

AAWS

acid + alkali→ water + salt

CAWCS

carbonate + acid → water + CO2 + salt

MASH

Metal + acid → salt + hydrogen

ammonium ion

NH4+

nitrate ion

NO3-

hydroxide ion

OH-

sulfate ion

SO4 2-

carbonate ion

CO3 2-