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Question
Define neutralization.
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Solution
Neutralization: A chemical reaction in which a base or an alkali reacts, with an acid to produce salt and water only.
\[\ce{\underset{\text{sodium hydroxide}}{NaOH(aq)} +\underset{\text{hydro chloride acid}}{HCl(aq)}->\underset{\text{sodium cholride}}{NaCl(aq)}+\underset{\text{water}}{H2O}}\]
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