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Neutralization Notes

Neutralization is a chemical reaction between an acid and a base that produces salt and water, represented by the equation Acid + Base → Salt + Water. Acids taste sour and contain H+ ions, while bases taste bitter and contain OH- ions, with examples including lemon juice and baking soda. The pH of the solution increases towards 7 during neutralization, and common applications include antacid tablets and lime for soil improvement.

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Neutralization Notes

Neutralization is a chemical reaction between an acid and a base that produces salt and water, represented by the equation Acid + Base → Salt + Water. Acids taste sour and contain H+ ions, while bases taste bitter and contain OH- ions, with examples including lemon juice and baking soda. The pH of the solution increases towards 7 during neutralization, and common applications include antacid tablets and lime for soil improvement.

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Neutralization is a chemical reaction between an acid and an alkali (base), resulting in the

formation of salt and water.

Word equation:
Acid + Base → Salt + Water

Acids :
● Taste sour and contains H+ ions

● Examples: lemon juice, vinegar, stomach acid

Bases (Alkalis)
● Taste bitter, feel slippery, contains OH- Ions

● Examples: soap, toothpaste, baking soda

Example of Neutralization
● Hydrochloric acid + Sodium hydroxide → Sodium chloride + Water

● (Acid) + (Base) → (Salt) + (Water)

pH Change: During neutralization, the pH of the acidic solution increases (becomes less acidic)
as alkali is added gradually. The pH moves toward 7, which is considered neutral.

Neutral Solution: A neutral solution is achieved when the pH is exactly 7, indicating that the
amounts of acid and alkali are balanced.

Beyond Neutral: Adding excess alkali to an acidic solution continues to increase the pH beyond
7, making the solution more alkaline.

The special equipment called Burette can be used to neutralize an alkali precisely / accurately.
An indicator or universal indicator can be used to check the pH during Neutralization.

Everyday Examples
● Antacid tablets neutralize excess acid in the stomach.

● Lime is added to acidic soil to help plants grow better.

● Toothpaste neutralizes acids in the mouth.

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