Neutralisation

There are three different types of compunds that can be used to neutralise acids: ​Word equations that you need to know: ​Naming salts
 * metal oxides (such as copper oxide, CuO)
 * metal hydroxides (such as sodium hydroxide, NaOH)
 * metal carbonates (such as copper carbinate, CuCO3)
 * acid + meatal oxide = salt + water
 * acid + metal hydroxide = salt + water
 * acid + metal carbonate = salt + water + carbon dioxide

A salt is a compound made from a metal and a non-metal. The non-metal part of the salt comes from the acid. The metal part of the salt comes from the base or alkali used to neutralise it. nitric acid + sodium hydroxide = sodum nitrate + water
 * hydrochloric acid produces chloride salts
 * nitric acid produces nitrate salts
 * sulfuric acid produces sulfate salts

HNO3 (aq) + NaOH (aq) = NaNO3 (aq) + H2O (aq)