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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Identify the products of a neutralization reaction.

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The products are a salt and water.

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What is the general formula for a neutralization reaction?

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Acid + Base → Salt + Water.

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What is a salt in the context of neutralization?

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A salt is an ionic compound formed from the neutralization of an acid and a base.

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What is the role of H⁺ ions in neutralization?

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H⁺ ions from the acid react with OH^- ions from the base to form water.

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What is the role of OH^- ions in neutralization?

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OH^- ions from the base react with H⁺ ions from the acid to form water.

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What is the pH range of a neutral solution?

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A neutral solution has a pH of 7.

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What happens to the pH of a solution when an acid is added?

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The pH of the solution decreases, becoming more acidic.

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What happens to the pH of a solution when a base is added?

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The pH of the solution increases, becoming more basic.

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How can you identify a base when analyzing a chemical equation?

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Base formulas typically contain OH^- ions.