Reactions Of Acids

• The three common acids used in the lab are HCl, H2SO4, and HNO3
• There are four state symbols: gas(g), solid(s), liquid(l), and aqueous(aq)
• Acid + Metals general formula (Acid + Metals --> Salt + Hydrogen)
• To form a salt in the word formula you take the acid name and last part of the metal
• Acid + Metal Hydroxide general formula: Acid + Metal Hydroxide --> Salt + Water
• acid reacts with base to produce a neutral solution of a salt and water
• Acid + Metal Oxides general formula: Acid + Metal Oxides -> Salt + Water
• Acid + Metal Carbonates general formula: Acid + Metal Carbonates -> Salt + Water + Carbon Dioxide