Neutralization Reactions
A neutralization reaction occurs when an acid and a base react to form water and a salt:
HA + BOH -> `~H_2O` + BA
Neutralization reactions are also double replacement reactions. H and OH combine to form water. B and A combine to form a salt. A salt is an ionic compound.
Bases
Bases can be defined as substances that increase the concentration of `~OH^-` ions when added to water:
BOH...
Neutralization Reactions
A neutralization reaction occurs when an acid and a base react to form water and a salt:
HA + BOH -> `~H_2O` + BA
Neutralization reactions are also double replacement reactions. H and OH combine to form water. B and A combine to form a salt. A salt is an ionic compound.
Bases
Bases can be defined as substances that increase the concentration of `~OH^-` ions when added to water:
BOH -> `~B^` + `~OH^-`
Since KOH would increase the concentration of `~OH^-` ions when added to water, we can conclude that KOH is a base:
KOH -> `~K^+` + `~OH^-`
When KOH reacts with an acid (HCl), it produces water and a salt as follows:
KOH + HCl -> `~H_2O` + KCl
KCl would be the salt in this reaction.
Therefore, KOH reacts with an acid to form salt and water.
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