Neutralization:
When an acid is neutralized salt (an inorganic compound) is produced. There are 4 ways an acid can be neutralized.
Quick Question: How do you know if Carbon Dioxide is being released?
You know Carbon Dioxide is being release when the substance effervesces (fizzes).
Example of Neutralization:
When an acid is neutralized salt (an inorganic compound) is produced. There are 4 ways an acid can be neutralized.
- Acid + Base = Salt + Water
- Acid + Alkali = Salt + Water
- Acid + Metal = Salt + Hydrogen Gas
- Acid + Carbonates = Salt + Water + Carbon Dioxide
Quick Question: How do you know if Carbon Dioxide is being released?
You know Carbon Dioxide is being release when the substance effervesces (fizzes).
Example of Neutralization:
HCl (an acid) donates its proton(H+) to form H2O. The Cl from HCl reacts with Na to create NaCl, which is salt.
Salt comes in multiple "families" including...
More examples of Neutralization with an Acid and a Metal:
You are probably wondering how we find the name of the salt produced...
When a strong acid and a weak base are mixed, the salt produced is acidic, versus when a weak acid and a strong base are mixed, the salt produced is basic.
Using the example above is the salt acidic, basic, or neutral?
The salt is neutral, because both the acid and base are strong, meaning when they are mixed a neutral salt is created.
- Chlorides (Hydrochloric Acids always form Chlorides)
- Bromides
- Sulfates (Sulfuric Acid always form Sulfates)
- Nitrates (Nitric Acid always form Nitrates)
More examples of Neutralization with an Acid and a Metal:
- Sulfuric Acid (H2SO4) + Magnesium(Mg) = Magnesium Sulfate (MgSO4) + Water(H2O)
You are probably wondering how we find the name of the salt produced...
- The 1st name of the salt is the metal and the 2nd name is the salt family the acid produces.
When a strong acid and a weak base are mixed, the salt produced is acidic, versus when a weak acid and a strong base are mixed, the salt produced is basic.
Using the example above is the salt acidic, basic, or neutral?
The salt is neutral, because both the acid and base are strong, meaning when they are mixed a neutral salt is created.