Chemical ChangesTopic Summary
Topic Summary: Neutralisation
Part of Neutralisation Reactions — GCSE Chemistry
This topic summary covers Topic Summary: Neutralisation within Neutralisation Reactions for GCSE Chemistry. Revise Neutralisation Reactions in Chemical Changes for GCSE Chemistry with 20 exam-style questions and 20 flashcards. This is a high-frequency topic, so it is worth revising until the explanation feels precise and repeatable. It is section 13 of 13 in this topic. Use this topic summary to connect the idea to the wider topic before moving on to questions and flashcards.
Topic position
Section 13 of 13
Practice
20 questions
Recall
20 flashcards
Topic Summary: Neutralisation
Key Terms
- Neutralisation: acid + base → salt + water
- Ionic equation: H⁺ + OH⁻ → H₂O
- Salt: ionic compound from acid-base reaction
- Base: reacts with acid to neutralise it
- Spectator ion: unchanged in reaction
Must-Know Facts
- Acid + Metal → Salt + H₂ (squeaky pop)
- Acid + Metal Oxide → Salt + Water
- Acid + Hydroxide → Salt + Water
- Acid + Carbonate → Salt + Water + CO₂
- Salt name: metal from base + acid ending
- HCl → chloride; H₂SO₄ → sulfate; HNO₃ → nitrate