Question

Give an application of neutralization in our daily life.

Answer 1

Neutralization reaction: When an acid reacts with a base, they result in the formation of salt and water as a product and this reaction is called a Neutralization reaction.

In our day today life we come across many situations which involve neutralization reactions.

Example: Medicines such as anti-acids contain Aluminium hydroxide($\mathrm{Al}{\left(\mathrm{OH}\right)}_3$) and Magnesium hydroxide($\mathrm{Mg}{\left(\mathrm{OH}\right)}_2$) to neutralize the excess acid in the stomach.

Application of neutralization reaction:

• Neutralization is used in wastewater treatment in order to reduce the damage created by effluents.
• Neutralization is used in the manufacturing of antacid tablets.
• Neutralization reaction helps in the prevention of tooth decay, neutralizing soil, in the treatment of ants and bees bite, etc.