MICROANATOMY

DIGESTIVE SYSTEM

GALL BLADDER

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What word is used to describe the reaction between an acid and an alkali?
A
Competition
B
Oxidation
C
Neutralisation
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A neutralization reaction can be defined as a chemical reaction in which an acid and base quantitatively react together to form a salt and water as products. In a neutralization reaction, there is a combination of H+ ions and OH– ions which form water.

Detailed explanation-2: -Answer: acid + alkali → salt + water An example: hydrochloric acid + sodium hydroxide → sodium chloride + water The salt that is produced depends upon which acid and which alkali react.

Detailed explanation-3: -Neutralization is an exothermic reaction.

Detailed explanation-4: -Neutralization Reactions The acid and base have neutralized each other, and the acidic and basic properties are no longer present. Salt solutions do not always have a pH of 7, however.

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