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Acids are substances that have a pH of less than 7. Alkalis have a pH of more than 7. A pH of 7 exactly is called a neutral
solution.
It is the H+ which makes them acidic, and the pH scale is based on how much H+ there is present. The more H+, the lower the
pH.
Here, the hydrogens from the sulfuric acid have been replaced by calcium.
1. Complete the table below. The first one has been done for you
Formula of salt Name of salt Original metal Original acid
OR
g. Calcium chloride
h. Barium nitrate
i. Rubidium chloride