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Question
Define the term – double decomposition – neutralization reaction.
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Solution
When an acid reacts with a base salt and water are formed and this is called Neutralisation.
Double-decomposition – Neutralisation reaction :
“Is the chemical reaction between two compounds (acid and base) to interchange radicals and produce salt and water.”
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