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Define the following terms — Neutralization

  • Acids Bases and Salts
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Neutralization — It is the process due to which [H+] ions of an acid react completely or combine with [OH–] ions of a base to give salt and water only.

Acid + Base ⟶ Salt + Water

HCl + NaOH ⟶ NaCl + H2O

H+Cl– + Na+OH– ⟶ Na+Cl– + H2O

[H+ (aq) + OH– (aq) ⇌ H2O (l)]

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