Question

what is nutralisation

Answer 1

Answer and Explanation:

$\blacksquare$ Neutralisation or neutralisation reaction is the reaction between an acid and a base

$\blacksquare$ In a neutralisation reaction, an acid and a base reacts with each other to form salt and water

$\blacksquare$ The general reaction is given by :

$\huge \text{\boxed{Acid + Base \longrightarrow Salt + Water}}$

$\blacksquare$ Based on the strength of acids and bases the salts can be :

1. Acidic salts
2. Basic salts
3. Neutral salts

$\blacksquare$ Acidic Salts

$\implies$ Formed when strong acids react with weak bases

$\implies$ For example,

$\boxed{HCl + NH_4OH \longrightarrow NH_4Cl + H_2O }$

$\implies$ NH₄Cl is an acidic salt

$\blacksquare$ Basic Salts

$\implies$ Formed when weak acids react with strong bases

$\implies$ For example,

$\boxed{CH_3COOH + NaOH \longrightarrow CH_3COONa + H_2O}$

$\implies$ CH₃COONa is a basic salt

$\blacksquare$ Neutral Salts

$\implies$ Formed when strong acids react with strong bases

$\implies$ For example,

$\boxed{HCl + NaOH \longrightarrow NaCl + H_2O}$

$\implies$ NaCl is a neutral salt