Neutralisation reactions
What Neutralisation reactions means in Chemistry A-Level, as defined for OCR.
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Reactions in which a base neutralises stomach acid, raising the pH of stomach contents towards neutral and relieving indigestion.
Reaction of HCl with an alkali such as calcium hydroxide or sodium hydroxide, forming a salt and water.
Reactions in which O²⁻ and OH⁻ accept H⁺ ions, so these compounds neutralise acids and raise pH.
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