What happens when an acid reacts with a base? Explain by taking the example of hydrochloric acid and sodium hydroxide. Give equation of the chemical reaction which takes place. What is the special name of such a reaction?
An acid reacts with a base to form salt and water. The reaction involving hydrochloric acid and sodium hydroxideresults in formation of sodium chloride and water.
Since in the reaction between acid and base, both neutralize each other, hence it is also called neutralization reaction.
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