What happens to (a) the H+ ions, and (b) temperature of the solution, when an acid is neutralized?


(a)During neutralization of acid, H+ ions combine with OH ions to form water. The reaction can be represented as:
Acid + Base → Salt + Water
Example: $NaOH + HCl → NaCl + H_2O$

(b) As neutralization of acid is an exothermic reaction, therefore, the temperature of the solution increases.

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Updated on: 10-Oct-2022

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