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Question
Define the following term:
Neutralisation
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Solution
It is the process by which H+ ions of an acid react completely with water the [OH-] ions of a base to give salt and water only.
For example : \[\ce{2NaOH + H2SO4 → Na2SO4 + 2H2O}\]
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