Neutralisation in Action
1. What is Neutralisation in Action
It is neutralisation happening in real life.
An acid and an alkali react with each other.
They cancel each other out.
They form salt and water.
You can see a change happening.
2. What You Can Observe
Fizzing or bubbles may appear.
The liquid may become warmer.
Colour may change with indicators.
The pH becomes neutral.
The strong acidic or alkaline effect disappears.
3. Examples
Vinegar + baking soda → fizzing.
Antacid + stomach acid → pain stops.
Lime added to acidic soil → plants grow better.
Treating bee or wasp stings with opposite substance.
Factory waste treatment to make water safe.
Fun Fact
Neutralisation can release heat, so the container becomes warm during the reaction. It is used in instant heat packs to warm hands, in fire extinguisher foam, and even inside our body to keep the blood neutral.