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How do acids and bases react with each other? What is the name of the process? What product is obtained out of this reaction?

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When acid reacts with base, it forms salt and water.

In the above reaction, acid gives H+ ions while base gives OH ions. The H+ ions of an acid and OH ions of a base react with each other to form unionized water.

• The process or reaction between acid and base is termed as neutralization.

• The products obtained are salt and water.


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