IB Chemistry SL Reactivity 3.1.7 Neutralisation Reactions

Practise writing acid reactions with metal oxides, hydroxides, carbonates and hydrogencarbonates. Form the correct salt from ion charges, add water for neutralisation and include…

Syllabus
First assessment 2025
Objective
3.1.7
Level
SL

Exam points

  • deduce a salt formula from the acid anion and cation charges before balancing
  • include water for oxide or hydroxide neutralisation and CO₂ for carbonate reactions
  • balance the full molecular equation and add state symbols supported by the conditions

3.1.7—Neutralization reactions question 1

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Magnesium sulfate is one of the products formed when acid rain reacts with dolomitic limestone. This limestone is a mixture of magnesium carbonate and calcium carbonate.

State the equation for the reaction of sulfuric acid with magnesium carbonate.

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