6.4.5 - Everyday Applications of Neutralization Reactions
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What do you get when an acid reacts with a base?
💡 Hint: Remember the general equation.
Name one everyday use of neutralization.
💡 Hint: Think about how you might treat an upset stomach.
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What is produced in a neutralization reaction?
💡 Hint: Recall the general reaction formula.
True or False: Antacids can contain weak bases to neutralize stomach acid.
💡 Hint: Think about the effect of antacids on pH.
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A factory discharges waste containing hydrochloric acid into a river. If a solution of sodium bicarbonate neutralizes this acid, how do you calculate the amount needed for neutralization if you know the concentration of both solutions?
💡 Hint: Remember stoichiometry principles!
An experiment shows that a pH of 4.5 is detrimental to plant growth. If a farmer uses calcium carbonate to raise the pH, explain the process involved.
💡 Hint: Think of how adding something modifies soil pH.
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