Answer:
When an acid reacts with a base, they undergo neutralization and their opposite pH levels cancel each other out. This happens through the double displacement of ions or, put simply, the ions switch partners.
Explanation:
When an acid and a base are placed together, they react to neutralize the acid and base properties, producing a salt. The H(+) cation of the acid combines with the OH(-) anion of the base to form water. The compound formed by the cation of the base and the anion of the acid is called a salt.
An example of neutralization reaction is: HCL + NaOH ⇆ NaCl +
acid + base ⟶ water + salt.
HCl(aq) + KOH(aq) ⟶ H 2O(ℓ) + KCl(aq)
2 HCl(aq) + Mg(OH) 2(aq) ⟶ 2 H 2O(ℓ) + MgCl 2(aq)
HCl(aq) + NH3(aq) ⟶ NH4Cl(aq)
