Question

2. An acidic substance is mixed with an
equivalent amount of a basic substance.
(i) What is the reaction called?
(ii) What are the products formed?
(iii) Is there any absorption or release of
energy?
(iv) Under what conditions is the product
formed: (a) neutral? (b) basic?
(c) acidic?​

Answer 1

1) neutralisation reaction

2) salt and water

3) yes energy is released

4) a) neutral when both acid and base are strong like hcl +naoh

b) when acid is weak and base is strong

c) when base is weak but acid is strong