Question

Write chemical equations to show what happens when an acid reacts with a base; also write the name of the main product formed.

Answer 1

When an acid reacts with a base, it is called a neutralization reaction. This reaction produces salt and water.

General Equation: \[\ce{Acid + Base -> Salt + Water}\]

Example: \[\ce{HCl + NaOH -> NaCl + H2O}\]

Hydrochloric acid reacts with sodium hydroxide to form sodium chloride (a salt) and water.

Main product formed: Salt [Sodium chloride (NaCl)]