Question

What is neutralization of acids and bases?

Answer 1

Neutralization of acids and bases:

• The reaction between an acid and a base is known as neutralization.
• Salt and water are produced in this process with the evolution of heat.
• The general reaction is as follows,
• $\mathrm{Acid}+\mathrm{Base}\to \mathrm{Salt}+\mathrm{water}$

Example:

• Considering the reaction of hydrochloric acid $\left(\mathrm{HCl}\right)$ with sodium hydroxide $\left(\mathrm{NaOH}\right)$ to give sodium chloride $\left(\mathrm{NaCl}\right)$ and water $\left({\mathrm{H}}_2\mathrm{O}\right)$ as the products.
• The reaction is as follows,
• $\mathrm{HCl}\left(\mathrm{aq}\right)+\mathrm{NaOH}\left(\mathrm{aq}\right)\to \mathrm{NaCl}\left(\mathrm{aq}\right)+{\mathrm{H}}_2\mathrm{O}\left(\mathrm{l}\right)$