Neutralisation of acids and salt production (4.4.2.2) — AQA GCSE Chemistry Revision Notes

Revision notes for AQA GCSE Chemistry specification point 4.4.2.2, Neutralisation of acids and salt production.

Neutralisation

NEUTRALISATION is a type of chemical reaction in which an acid and a base react to form water and a salt.

Neutralisation Reactions

You can also write the IONIC EQUATION for ANY neutralisation reaction like this:

 Neutralisation Ionic

This reaction involves the transfer of H⁺ IONS from the acid to the OH⁻ IONS of the alkali, forming H₂O.

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