What happens when an acid reacts with a base? Explain by taking the example of hydrochloric acid and sodium hydroxide. Give an equation of the chemical reaction which takes place. What is the special name of such a reaction?
When an acid reacts with a base then a salt and water are formed. Such a reaction is termed as a neutralization reaction.
When hydrochloric acid reacts with sodium hydroxide solution then a neutralization reaction takes place to form sodium chloride and water.
NaOH+HCl⟶NaCl+H2O