Define neutralization reaction. Give three applications of neutralization reactions.
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Solution
The reaction between an acid and a base which forms salt and water only is referred to as reaction of neutralisation. Applications of neutralisation reactions:
When someone is stung by a bee, formic acid enters the skin and causes pain, which can be relieved by rubbing the spot with slaked lime or baking soda, both of which are bases.
The acid which accidentally spills on to our clothes can be neutralised with ammonia solution.
If the soil is somewhat acidic and thus unfavourable for the growing of certain crops, then slaked lime is added to neutralise the excess acid.