CHEMISTRY 2 ACID BASES AND SALTS

Combination Reaction

A reaction where two or more substances combine to form a single product.

Exothermic Reaction

A reaction that releases energy in the form of heat.

Displacement Reaction

A reaction where an element displaces another element in a compound.

Redox Reaction

A reaction involving the transfer of electrons between two species.

Combustion Reaction

A reaction where a substance combines with oxygen to produce heat and light.

Decomposition Reaction

A reaction where a single compound breaks down into two or more simpler products.

Double Displacement Reaction

A reaction where two compounds exchange ions to form two new compounds.

Photosynthesis

The process by which green plants use sunlight to synthesize foods from carbon dioxide and water.

Respiration

The process by which cells convert glucose and oxygen into energy, carbon dioxide, and water.

Sodium Chloride

Commonly known as table salt, with the chemical formula NaCl.

Sodium Hydroxide

Commonly known as caustic soda, with the chemical formula NaOH.

Calcium Hydroxide

Commonly known as slaked lime, with the chemical formula Ca(OH)₂.

Sodium Bicarbonate

Commonly known as baking soda, with the chemical formula NaHCO₃.

Sodium Carbonate Decahydrate

Commonly known as washing soda, with the chemical formula Na₂CO₃·10H₂O.

Calcium Carbonate

Commonly known as limestone, chalk, or marble, with the chemical formula CaCO₃.

Calcium Sulphate Dihydrate

Commonly known as gypsum, with the chemical formula CaSO₄·2H₂O.

Calcium Sulphate Hemihydrate

Commonly known as plaster of Paris, with the chemical formula CaSO₄·½H₂O.

Hydrochloric Acid

With the chemical formula HCl, commonly known as hydrogen chloride.

Sulphuric Acid

With the chemical formula H₂SO₄, commonly known as sulphuric acid.

Nitric Acid

With the chemical formula HNO₃, commonly known as nitric acid.

Acetic Acid

Commonly known as vinegar, with the chemical formula CH₃COOH.

Ammonium Hydroxide

With the chemical formula NH₄OH, commonly known as ammonium hydroxide.

Magnesium Hydroxide

Commonly known as milk of magnesia, with the chemical formula Mg(OH)₂.

Sodium Zincate

With the chemical formula Na₂ZnO₂.

Bleaching Powder

Commonly known as calcium hypochlorite, with the chemical formula Ca(ClO)₂.

Carbon Dioxide

With the chemical formula CO₂.

Copper(II) Sulphate Pentahydrate

Commonly known as blue vitriol, with the chemical formula CuSO₄·5H₂O.