The following questions relate to acid base reactions.
a) What type of reaction is said to occur when an acid reacts with a base.? ………………………………
b) What are the general products of such a reaction?
i.e. An acid + a base produces …………………………. + ……………………………… .
I think an acid/base reaction is called just that but another term is neutralization.
acid + base = salt + H2O
a) The type of reaction that occurs when an acid reacts with a base is called an acid-base reaction or a neutralization reaction.
b) In general, when an acid reacts with a base, the general products of the reaction are a salt and water. The salt is formed by the cation of the base combining with the anion of the acid. Meanwhile, water is a common product in acid-base reactions.
To determine the specific products of an acid-base reaction, you need to know the specific acids and bases involved. Each acid and base has its own chemical formula and can produce different salts. By combining the cation of the base with the anion of the acid, you can determine the salt formed. For example, if hydrochloric acid (HCl) reacts with sodium hydroxide (NaOH), the specific salt formed would be sodium chloride (NaCl). The general equation for this reaction would be:
HCl + NaOH → NaCl + H2O
It is important to note that some acid-base reactions can be more complex, and there may be additional products or side reactions depending on the specific acids and bases used.