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When reacting an acid with an alkali , the products are a (chemical) salt and water.

Here are the general acid reaction equations.

Acid + Alkali = Salt + Water

Acid + Base = Salt + Water

Acid + Metal = Salt + Hydrogen

Acid + Carbonate = Salt + Water + Carbon Dioxide.

NB An Alkali is a soluble 'Base'.

Here are some examples.

Hydrochloric Acid + Sodium Hydroxide = Sodium Chloride + Water

HCl + NaOH = NaCl + H2O

Sulphuric Acid + Calcium Oxide = Calcium Sulphate + Water

H2SO4 + CaO = CaSO4 + H2O

Nitric Acid + iron = Iron nitrate + Hydrogen

2HNO3 + Fe = Fe(NO3)2 + H2

Phosphoric Acid + Magnesium Carbonate = Magnesium phosphate m water and carbon dioxicde.

2H3PO4 + 3MgCO3 = Mg3(PO4)2 + 3H2O + 3CO2

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lenpollock

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