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प्रश्न
Explain two neutralisation reactions related to daily life situation.
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उत्तर
- Indigestion: Due to indigestion, a large amount of acid is released in the stomach which causes acidity. This acid is neutralised by taking antacids like milk of magnesia.
- Ant’s sting: Ant’s sting releases formic acid in the skin. It can be neutralised by rubbing baking soda or putting in calamine lotion.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Explain why An antacid tablet is taken when you suffer from acidity.
Explain why factory waste is neutralised before disposing it into the water bodies.
What is a neutralization reaction?
‘Litmus’, a natural dye is an extract of which of the following?
State whether the following statement is true or false. Correct the false statement.
Common salt dissolved in water turns blue litmus red.
You are provided with three test tubes A, B and C as shown in figure with different liquids. What will you observe when you put
- a piece of blue litmus paper in each test tube.
- a piece of red litmus paper in each test tube.
- a few drops of phenolphthalein solution to each test tube.

When an acid reacts with a base, a neutralization reaction takes place to give salt and water.
Give an important use of neutralization reaction in daily life.
How do treat effluents from the industries?
Visit a doctor. Find out the medicines, he prescribes to treat acidity. Ask him how acidity can be prevented.
