Question

The reaction between an acid and base is called _________ reaction. (oxidation/ neutralization)

Answer 1

The process in which acids and bases are taken as reactants and undergo a reaction to form new products is called a neutralization reaction. The corresponding salt and water are formed as the product of every neutralization reaction. An example of a neutralization reaction is given below:

$$\begin{gathered} \mathrm{HCl}\left(\mathrm{aq}\right)+\mathrm{NaOH}\left(\mathrm{aq}\right)\to \mathrm{NaCl}\left(\mathrm{aq}\right)+{\mathrm{H}}_2\mathrm{O}\left(\mathrm{l}\right) \\ \mathrm{Hydrochloric}\mathrm{Sodium}\mathrm{Sodium}\mathrm{Water} \\ \mathrm{acid}\mathrm{hydroxide}\mathrm{chloride} \end{gathered}$$

Oxidation is the reaction of the addition of oxygen or the removal of electrons to an atom or a molecule.

Thus, the reaction between an acid and base is called a neutralization reaction.