How is neutralization of a carbonate with an acid different from the neutralisation of an oxide or a hydroxide?
ChemistryClass 10ICSEAnswered 27 Mar 2026
Answer
Neutralization of carbonate with an acid and neutralisation of oxides with an acid is different.
Metal carbonate + acid → salt + carbon dioxide + water Example
Na2CO3(s) + 2HCl (aq) → 2NaCl(aq) + CO2 (g) + H2O(l)
Metal oxide + acid → Salt + water Example
Na2O + 2HCl → 2NaCl + H2O
Metal hydroxide + acid → Salt + water Example
NaOH + HCl → NaCl + H2O