Acid-Base Neutralization
Acids and bases, when combined together in equivalent amounts, will neutralize each other.
This
reaction is called an acid-base neutralization reaction or simply, a neutralization reaction.
A neutralization is a special example of a double replacement reaction:
Acid + Base → a Salt + Water
hydrochloric acid + sodium hydroxide → sodium chloride + water
HCl + NaOH → NaCl + H2O
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Question of the Day #16:
Read p. 167. Choose a profession and answer the following questions:
1. What profession did you choose?
2. What dangers does this profession face?
3. What precautions can be taken to reduce the risk?
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