Reactions of Acids with Alkaline

Reactions of Acids with Alkaline

Acid + Alkaline -> Salt + Water

E.g. Reaction of Hydrochloric Acid and Potassium Hydroxide

HCl + KOH -> KCl + H2O

*The name for this reaction is neutralization reaction

Reaction of Acids with Carbonates

Reaction of Acids with Carbonates

Acids + Carbonate -> Salt + Water + Carbon Dioxide
E.g. Reaction of Hydrochloric Acid and Lithium Carbonate
2HCl + Li2CO3 -> H2O + 2LiCl + CO2



Reaction of Acids with Metals

Reaction of Acids with Metals

Acids + Metal -> Salt + Hydrogen

E.g. Reaction of Nitric Acid and Potassium

2HNO3+2K -> 2KNO3+H2