What is Neutralization?
'''Neutralization''' occurs when a [[base (chemistry)|base]] is reacted with an [[acid]]. The OH<sup>-</sup> [[ion]]s in the base react with the H<sup>+</sup> ions in the acid to form H<sub>2</sub>O, water. In this reaction, the base is [[protonation|protonated]] and the acid is (deprotonation|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(also known as pH 7). [[Titration]] uses neutralization to measure chemical concentrations. ==Related pages== *[[Base (chemistry)]] *[[Acid]] *[[Protonation]] *[[Deprotonation]] *[[Alkali]] {{science-stub}} [[Category:Physical chemistry]] [[Category:Analytical chemistry]] [[Category:Thermodynamics]]