Acid-Base Reaction

An acid-base reaction is a chemical reaction that occurs between an acid and a base. Acids are substances that can donate a proton (H+) and bases are substances that can accept a proton. When an acid and a base react, they form a salt and water. This type of reaction is also known as a neutralization reaction.

Acid Characteristics:

• Sour taste
• Turns blue litmus paper red
• React with metals to produce hydrogen gas
• Proton donors

Base Characteristics:

• Bitter taste
• Turns red litmus paper blue
• Slippery to the touch
• Proton acceptors

General Equation for Acid-Base Reaction:

acid + base → salt + water

Examples of Acid-Base Reactions:

1. Hydrochloric acid (HCl) + Sodium hydroxide (NaOH) → Sodium chloride (NaCl) + Water (H2O)

2. Sulfuric acid (H2SO4) + Potassium hydroxide (KOH) → Potassium sulfate (K2SO4) + Water (H2O)

Study Guide

Key Concepts:

1. Identify the characteristics of acids and bases.
2. Understand the general equation for acid-base reactions.
3. Be able to provide examples of acid-base reactions.

Practice Questions:

1. What are the characteristics of acids and bases?
2. Provide an example of an acid-base reaction and write the balanced chemical equation for it.
3. Explain the process of neutralization in an acid-base reaction.

Studying acid-base reactions is important in understanding the behavior of various substances and their interactions in the environment and in biological systems.

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