4.2.2 Neutralisation of Acids & Salt Production

• What are acids neutralised by to produce salt and water?

  Alkalis (e.g soluble metal hydroxides) and bases (e.g insoluble metal hydroxides and metal oxides).
• What are acids neutralised by to produce salt, water and carbon dioxide?

  Metal carbonates.
• What type of salt does hydrochloric acid produce?

  Chloride salt.
• What type of salt does nitric acid produce?

  Nitrate salt.
• What type of salt does sulphuric acid produce?

  Sulphate salt.
• What two things is the salt produced in a reaction based upon?


  • The acid used.
  • The positive ions in the base/alkali/carbonate.