5.4 - Neutralization: The Balancing Act of Acids and Bases
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Practice Questions
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What are the products of a neutralization reaction between hydrochloric acid and sodium hydroxide?
💡 Hint: Think about the common table salt.
What type of ion is released from an acid when dissolved in water?
💡 Hint: They're positively charged.
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What is formed when an acid reacts with a base?
💡 Hint: Think of the basic definition of a neutralization reaction.
True or False: All neutralization reactions produce carbon dioxide gas.
💡 Hint: Focus on the reactants in the neutralization.
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Calculate the pH of a solution formed by the neutralization of 50 mL of 0.1 M HCl with 50 mL of 0.1 M NaOH.
💡 Hint: Consider what happens when equal amounts of strong acid and base mix.
Explain how neutralization reactions are utilized in treating acid spills in the environment.
💡 Hint: Think about chemical safety and environmental protection methods.
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