Chemistry GCSE
Neutralisation and ionic equations
What Neutralisation and ionic equations means in Chemistry GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Neutralisation and ionic equations
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In neutralisation, H⁺(aq) from the acid reacts with OH⁻(aq) from the alkali to form water, H₂O(l), and this ionic equation applies to any acid reacting with any alkali.
Topics that use Neutralisation and ionic equations
- The pH scale and neutralisation (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Acidic solution
- Alkaline properties and pH
- Alkaline solution
- Ionic equations and state symbols
- Ions in aqueous solution
- Neutralisation
- pH scale
- Spectator ions
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