Neutralisation
1. What is Neutralisation
Neutralisation is a reaction between an acid and an alkali.
They cancel each other out.
The reaction makes salt and water.
The final solution becomes neutral.
2. How Neutralisation Happens
Acids contain H⁺ ions.
Alkalis contain OH⁻ ions.
When H⁺ and OH⁻ join.
They form water.
3. Examples
Lime is added to acidic soil for farming.
Vinegar can treat a wasp sting.
Baking soda can treat a bee sting.
Factories use neutralisation to treat acidic waste.
Fun Fact
When an acid and an alkali neutralise each other, the reaction releases heat.
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