Combined Science GCSE
Neutralisation reactions
What Neutralisation reactions means in Combined Science GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Neutralisation reactions
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Reactions in which acids are neutralised by alkalis and bases to produce salts and water, or by metal carbonates to produce salts, water and carbon dioxide.
Topics that use Neutralisation reactions
- Neutralisation of acids and salt production (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Acid anions
- Acids, bases and alkalis
- Balanced equations and state symbols
- Gas tests and observations
- Metal and ammonium ions
- Patterns in chemical reactions
- Positive ion
- Salt formula
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