What is neutralisation?
A reaction between an acid and a base which produces a salt and water
What is an alkali?
A base that is soluble in water
What can alkaline solutions also be called?
Basic
What is salt?
Compound made when the hydrogen in an acid is replaced by a metal
What is hydrochloric acid’s formula?
HCI
How do we treat a wasp sting?
Because it’s an alkali we treat it with a weak acid.
Eg vinegar
How do we treat a bee sting?
Because it’s acidic we treat it with a weak alkali.
Eg sodium bicarbonate
How do indigestion tablets work?
They contain a base which helps neutralise stomach acid
How do we treat soils and lakes that are too acidic?
We can add powdered limestone.