1. Neutralization Reactions

2. 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

3. 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

4. General Chemical Equation
acid + base → water + ionic compound

5. Applications of Neutralization Reactions
Cleaning up chemical spills
Antacids

6. 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

7. 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!

8. More Neutralization Reaction Practice
Worksheet – Complete and balance acid-base neutralization reactions!