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