Q 14. What is a neutralisation reaction? Give two examples.
A reaction in which an acid and base react with each other to give a salt and water is known as neutralization reaction. That is:
For example:
(i) Sodium hydroxide (NaOH) reacts with hydrochloric acid (HCl) to form sodium chloride (NaCl) and water:
(ii) Magnesium hydroxide reacts with hydrochloric acid to form magnesium chloride and water:
When acid and base react each other to form salt and water this process is known as neutralisation reaction.
The neutralization reaction is the one in which an acid reacts with an equimolar amount of base to give salt and water. The example could be a reaction between any strong acid and a base. The sodium chloride formed is a result of neutralization reaction.