Combined Science GCSE
Patterns in chemical reactions
What Patterns in chemical reactions means in Combined Science GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Patterns in chemical reactions
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The salt formed depends on which acid is used, while the metal or ammonium part comes from the base, alkali or carbonate.
Topics that use Patterns in chemical 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
- Neutralisation reactions
- Positive ion
- Salt formula
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