a more reactive metal will displace a less reactive metal from its compound
when metal reacts with other metal substances they form positive ions
reduction (in terms of electrons)
the gain of electrons
oxidation (in terms of electrons)
the loss of electrons
each side of an ionic equation should add up to the same number
acid + metal --> salt + hydrogen
acids are neutralised by alkalis and bases to form water and a salt
acids are neutralised by metal carbonates to produce salts, water and carbon dioxide
how to make soluble salts
add the chosen solid insoluble substance to the acid then the solid will dissolve, keep adding acid until it is in excess, filter out the excess solid leaving out the salt solution, leave to evaporate and crystals will form
acids produce what type of ions in an aqueous solution
H+
alkalis produce what type of ions in aqueous solutions
OH-
How to carry out a titration
1. Wash burette using dilute hydrochloric acid and then water
2. Fill burette to 100cm3 with acid with the meniscus' base on the 100cm3 line
3. Use 25cm3 pipette to add 25cm3 of alkali into a conical flask, drawing alkali into the pipette using a pipette filler
4. Add a few drops of a suitable indicator to the conical flask
5. Add acid from burette to alkali until end-point is reached
6. The titre is the difference between the first (100cm3 ) and second readings on the burette
7. repeat the experiment to gain more precise results