Question

What happens to the temperature of the surroundings when an acid reacts with a base?

• A. increases
• B. decreases
• C. does not changes
• D. can’t be said

Answer 1

The correct option is A

increases

When an acid reacts with a base, heat is released into the surrounding and the temperature of the system and the surrounding slightly increases. These kinds of reactions are called exothermic reactions.