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What do metal oxides form?
Metal Salts + water
What are chemical salts Are carbonates oxides and hydrogencarbonates also salts?
- carbonates are salts.- oxides are...oxides not salts- hydrogencarbonates are salts
Who reacts with metal bases or acids?
Metal oxides are basic in nature and react with acids to form salts and water. Non-metal oxides are acidic in nature and react with bases to form salts and water. Metals generally react with acids to form salts and hydrogen gas.
Which acid produces chloride salts?
Chlorides are salts of the hydrochloric acid (HCl).
What are the characteristics of oxide?
They are usually dull and brittle, form crystals and are insoluble (apart from potassium, sodium, lithium and ammonium oxides). Metal oxides are largely basic. Non-metal oxides are acidic. Aluminium and Zinc oxides are amphoteric (can act as a base or and acid by being able to both donate and accept protons.)
The name for most ionic compounds other than oxides?
A "salt" is another name for ionic compounds
Is a metal oxide an acid or an alkali?
Metal oxides are basic in nature, not acidic or alkaline. They react with acids to form salts and water, displaying typical basic behavior.
What salts does sulfuric acid make?
Sulfuric acid can form salts by reacting with metals, metal oxides, metal hydroxides or metal carbonates. Some common salts produced from sulfuric acid include sulfates such as sodium sulfate (Na2SO4), copper sulfate (CuSO4) and zinc sulfate (ZnSO4).
How can we prove the nature of non metal oxides?
The nature of non-metal oxides can be proven through their chemical properties and reactions. Non-metal oxides typically react with water to form acids, indicating their acidic nature. Additionally, their behavior with bases can be tested; they often react to form salts and water, demonstrating their acidic characteristics. Analyzing their pH in solution can also confirm their acidic nature, as non-metal oxides generally produce acidic solutions.
What are oxides and salts?
Oxides are compounds of oxygen with another chemical element. Salts are the products of the reactions between acids and bases (neutralization reactions).
How does phosphoric acid affect metal oxides?
Phosphoric acid combines with iron oxide (rust) to form iron phosphide, which is inert - it doesn't corrode any further. The most common product made of phosphoric acid for this purpose is called Naval Jelly, available at any hardware store.
How can you use metal oxides to distinguish strong acid from weak acid?
Metal oxides can be used to distinguish strong acids from weak acids based on their reactivity. Strong acids, like hydrochloric acid, will react vigorously with metal oxides, leading to the formation of metal salts and releasing hydrogen gas. In contrast, weak acids, such as acetic acid, do not react significantly with metal oxides due to their lower dissociation in solution. Thus, observing the intensity of the reaction can help identify whether an acid is strong or weak.
