When an acid reacts with a base, the temperature of the surroundings .

increase

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decrease

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does not change

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Solution

The correct option is A increase
Acid and base react with each other to form salt and water. This reaction is exothermic, i.e. it releases heat. So the temperature of surroundings increases.

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