what happens to the H+ ions and the temperature of the solution when an acid is neutralised

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Solution

Acid is neutralised by adding a base that consists of OH^- ions. These combine with H⁺ ions and form water.

H+(aq) + OH^-(aq) $\to$ H₂O(l)

Neutralisation reactions are exothermic i.e. they release heat and hence the temperature of the solution increases.

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