Neutralization Reactions

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What is a neutralization reaction?

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A chemical reaction between an acid and a base that produces a salt and water.

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What are the products of a neutralization reaction?

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Water and salt.

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What is NaCl?

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Sodium chloride, commonly known as table salt.

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What happens to the pH of a solution during a neutralization reaction?

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The pH moves towards neutral (7) as the acid and base react.

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What is the general equation for a neutralization reaction?

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Acid + Base → Salt + Water.

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What is an acid?

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A substance that donates hydrogen ions (H+) in a solution.

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What is a base?

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A substance that accepts hydrogen ions (H+) or donates hydroxide ions (OH-) in a solution.

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What is the role of water in a neutralization reaction?

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Water is one of the products formed when an acid reacts with a base.

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What does it mean if a solution is acidic?

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It has an excess of hydrogen ions (H+) and a pH less than 7.

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What does it mean if a solution is basic?

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It has an excess of hydroxide ions (OH-) and a pH greater than 7.