Neutralization Reactions
Summary: Reactions between acids and bases that produce salt and water. Tags: concepts chemistry Created: 2026-05-03T00:00:00Z Last Updated: 2026-05-03T00:00:00Z
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A neutralization reaction occurs when an acid reacts with a base (or alkali) to produce a salt and water. The H+ ions from the acid combine with OH- ions from the base to form H2O, neutralizing both.
General equation: acid + base → salt + water
Example:
- Hydrochloric acid + sodium hydroxide → sodium chloride + water (HCl + NaOH → NaCl + H2O)
Neutralization is an exothermic reaction and is used in antacid tablets to relieve indigestion.