Explain neutralization reaction with the help of an example? If sulphuric acid is added to lime water, what changes can be observed in the reaction mixture? Why? [5 MARKS]

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Explanation: 2 Marks
Reaction Diagram: 1 Mark
Changes: 1 Mark
Reason: 1 Mark

The reaction between an acid and a base is known as neutralization. Salt and water are produced in this process with the evolution of heat.
Acid + Base → Salt + Water + (Heat is evolved)

As for example, when sodium hydroxide (NaOH) is treated with sufficient amount of hydrochloric acid (HCl), a neutralization reaction takes place. Both NaOH and HCl neutralize their effects and form a salt sodium chloride (NaCl) and water (H₂O) with the evolution of heat energy.
NaOH + HCl → NaCl + H₂O + (Heat is evolved)

When sulphuric acid is added to lime water, the reaction mixture will become hot because it is a type of neutralization reaction. An acid is mixed with a base.
So, heat will be evolved in this reaction.

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