Neutralization reaction
Neutralization Reaction
A Neutralization Reaction is a type of chemical reaction that occurs when an acid and a base react with each other to produce a salt and water. This process is commonly observed in various fields of science and industry, including chemistry, biology, and environmental science.
Overview[edit | edit source]
The term "neutralization" refers to the process by which the pH of a solution is brought to a neutral level, typically around 7 on the pH scale. This is achieved through the reaction of an acid and a base, which neutralize each other's effects. The products of a neutralization reaction are a salt, which is a compound composed of the cation from the base and the anion from the acid, and water.
Mechanism[edit | edit source]
The mechanism of a neutralization reaction involves the transfer of a proton from the acid to the base. This process is also known as a proton transfer reaction. The acid donates a proton (H+) to the base, which accepts it. This results in the formation of water and a salt.
Applications[edit | edit source]
Neutralization reactions have a wide range of applications in various fields. In medicine, they are used in antacids to neutralize excess stomach acid. In environmental science, they are used to neutralize acidic pollutants in water and soil. In industry, they are used in the production of various types of salts.
See Also[edit | edit source]
Search WikiMD
Ad.Tired of being Overweight? Try W8MD's physician weight loss program.
Semaglutide (Ozempic / Wegovy and Tirzepatide (Mounjaro / Zepbound) available.
Advertise on WikiMD
|
WikiMD's Wellness Encyclopedia |
| Let Food Be Thy Medicine Medicine Thy Food - Hippocrates |
Translate this page: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
தமிழ்,
తెలుగు,
Urdu,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
বাংলা
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
Greek,
português do Brasil,
polski,
română,
русский,
Nederlands,
norsk,
svenska,
suomi,
Italian
Middle Eastern & African
عربى,
Turkish,
Persian,
Hebrew,
Afrikaans,
isiZulu,
Kiswahili,
Other
Bulgarian,
Hungarian,
Czech,
Swedish,
മലയാളം,
मराठी,
ਪੰਜਾਬੀ,
ગુજરાતી,
Portuguese,
Ukrainian
Medical Disclaimer: WikiMD is not a substitute for professional medical advice. The information on WikiMD is provided as an information resource only, may be incorrect, outdated or misleading, and is not to be used or relied on for any diagnostic or treatment purposes. Please consult your health care provider before making any healthcare decisions or for guidance about a specific medical condition. WikiMD expressly disclaims responsibility, and shall have no liability, for any damages, loss, injury, or liability whatsoever suffered as a result of your reliance on the information contained in this site. By visiting this site you agree to the foregoing terms and conditions, which may from time to time be changed or supplemented by WikiMD. If you do not agree to the foregoing terms and conditions, you should not enter or use this site. See full disclaimer.
Credits:Most images are courtesy of Wikimedia commons, and templates Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY SA or similar.
Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD
