Atoms and reactions (Atoms, bonds and groups)

Some words and definitions, also neutralisation reactions.

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Acid
Proton donor
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Base
Proton acceptor
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Alkali
Type of base that dissolves in water forming OH- ions
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Acid + Carbonate ->
Salt + CO2 + H20
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Acid + Base ->
Salt + Water
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Acid + Alkali ->
Salt + Water
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Hydrated
A crystalline compound containing water molecules
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Anhydrous
A substance that contains no water molecules
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Water of crystallisation
Water molecules that form an essential part of the crystalline structure of a compound
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Oxidation
Loss of electrons or an increase in oxidation number
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Reduction
Gain in electrons or a decrease in oxidation number
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Redox reaction
A reaction in which both reduction and oxidation take place
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Reducing agent
A reagent that reduces (adds electron to) another species
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Oxidising agent
A reagent that oxidises (takes electrons from) another species
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Acid + Metal ->
Salt + H2
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Card 2

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Proton acceptor

Back

Base

Card 3

Front

Type of base that dissolves in water forming OH- ions

Back

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Card 4

Front

Salt + CO2 + H20

Back

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Card 5

Front

Salt + Water

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