Neutralization Reactions
Neutralization Reactions Occur when an acid and a base react to form products that have a pH closer to 7 than either of the reactants These products are usually an ionic compound (sometimes called a “salt”) and water
Predicting the Products Example: Neutralization of hydrochloric acid with sodium hydroxide HCl (aq) + NaOH (aq) → H2O (l) + NaCl (aq) Follow the same general pattern of double displacement reaction AB + CD → AD + CB
General Chemical Equation acid + base → water + ionic compound
Applications of Neutralization Reactions Cleaning up chemical spills Antacids
Neutralization Practice: Write the chemical equations for each of these acid base reactions: 1. hydrochloric acid and potassium hydroxide 2. sulfuric acid and potassium hydroxide
Neutralization in Action! Video Clip from Fight Club Warning: This scene will contain foul language, please refrain from repeating within the class room! Thank you!
More Neutralization Reaction Practice Worksheet – Complete and balance acid-base neutralization reactions!