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:
Base Characteristics:
- Bitter taste
- Turns red litmus paper blue
- Slippery to the touch
- Proton acceptors
General Equation for Acid-Base Reaction:
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:
- Identify the characteristics of acids and bases.
- Understand the general equation for acid-base reactions.
- Be able to provide examples of acid-base reactions.
Practice Questions:
- What are the characteristics of acids and bases?
- Provide an example of an acid-base reaction and write the balanced chemical equation for it.
- 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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