Neutralization

Neutralization occurs when a base is reacted with an acid. The OH- ions in the base react with the H+ ions in the acid to form H2O, water. In this reaction, the base is protonated and the acid is deprotonated. To neutralise a substance (e.g alkali substance), you must put an equal amount of an acid into the alkali in order for it to become neutral (has a pH of 7). Titration uses neutralization to measure chemical concentrations.

Related pages
Base (chemistry)
Acid
Buffer solution
Protonation
Deprotonation
Alkali

Category:Physical chemistry
Category:Analytical chemistry
Category:Thermodynamics