Neutralisation reaction

Last updated at July 31, 2026 by

What happens when we mix acids and bases?

The acid and the base react together to neutralise each other and form salt and water .

What does this mean?
  • When added in suitable amounts acids and bases cancel each other’s effects .
  • The solution we get is neither acidic nor basic .
  • The reaction between an acid and a base is known as Neutralisation reaction .
  • Heat is also a result of the neutralisation reaction.

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