Chemistry Lesson: Acid-Base Neutralization Reactions

Neutralization reactions, or acid-base reactions, are a specialized type of double displacement reaction where an acid and base combine to form a salt (ionic compound) and water. In this lesson, we'll learn how to predict the products of neutralization reactions. I also include tips on balancing acid-base reactions.

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In this chemistry lesson I cover several examples of acid base neutralization reactions and salts formed. Predicting products of neutralization reactions involves using a double displacement reaction where the products are always an ionic compound and water. The first example neutralization reaction is phosphoric acid and potassium hydroxide. The second acid-base reaction example is hydrobromic acid and calcium hydroxide. The third example of neutralization chemistry is sulfurous acid and lithium hydroxide (base). Enjoy this crash course on neutralization reactions of acids and bases!

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[memrieking]

This was so very helpful. It allowed me to tie in 3 important concepts, naming, solubility and balancing. Thank you.

[GetChemistryHelp]

Caleb Hubbell Do you mean the subscript 3 in K3PO4?  If so, the charge on K is + and the charge on PO4 is 3- so you need 3 K^+ to balance out one PO4^3-, making K3PO4.

As to your question regarding H2SO4 + NaHCO3, the products would be Na2SO4 + H2CO3 but the H2CO3 becomes H2O + CO2.  Balanced it would be H2SO4 + 2 NaHCO3 -> Na2SO4 + 2 H2O + 2 CO2.

Hope that helps!

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[phuniephunie]

you helped me a lot with you mentioning to balance the hydrogen separately from the hydroxide...big help ty

[GetChemistryHelp]

I suppose that's a good thing!? Check out the video "Chemistry Practice Problems: Double Displacement Reactions" for even more examples. :)

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[asdis]

In my textbook sulfates are SO4 (4 as subscript). Is there a reason that sulfurous acid becomes SO3 (3 as subscript) as you have it here in the last example?

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