Introduction to Neutralization
•- Neutralization = reaction of acid + base
• - General result → salt + water
• - Everyday importance: medicine, agriculture,
cleaning
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Acid + Base→ Salt + Water
• - Word equation: Acid + Base → Salt + Water
• - Example: HCl + NaOH → NaCl + H₂O
• - Strong vs. weak acids/bases affect reaction
strength and completeness
Summary & Takeaways
•- Neutralization: Acid + Base → Salt + Water
• - Essential in health, agriculture, industry
• - Titration and buffers are practical
applications
• - Central concept: balance and control of pH