Chemical Reaction Rules

Here are some rules regarding chemical reactions.

Metal  +           Acid             =>        Salt         +  Hydrogen

Zinc      + Hydrochloric Acid  => Zinc Chloride  +   Hydrogen

Metal Oxide         +        Acid        =>           Salt          +    Water

Copper(II) Oxide   +   Nitric Acid    => Copper Nitrate   +    Water

Metal Hydroxide     +          Acid               =>           Salt           + Water

Calcium Hydroxide    +   Hydrochloric Acid  => Calcium Chloride + Water

      Acid       +    Carbonate  =>    Salt     +  Water  +  Carbon Dioxide       

    Sodium     +    Nitric Acid   =>  Sodium  +  Water   +  Carbon Dioxide

  Carbonate                                    Nitrate

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