Reacting acids with bases
1 mark · EasyState the general word equation for the reaction between a metal hydroxide and an acid.
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metal hydroxide + acid → salt + water
Also accept: acid + metal hydroxide → salt + water
Common mistakes: Omitting water as a product; Incorrectly naming one of the reactants or products
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B1 · 1 mark · States the correct general word equation for acid + metal hydroxide (any order of reactants allowed).
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The general word equation is: