NEUTRALISATION

CHAPTER 6.2
The reaction between an acid and an alkali which produce salt and water.

During neutralisation, an acid loses its acidity while an alkali loses its
alkalinity.

Method used to carry out this reaction is called titration

Acid+Alkali > Salt+Water

Hydrochloric acid + Sodium hydroxide > Sodium chloride + water

Sulphuric acid + Potassium hydroxide > Potassium sulphate + water
Nitric acid + Sodium hydroxide > Sodium nitrate + water
Applications of Neutralisation in Daily
neutralisation has many application in our daily lives. Besides,it is also used
in the agricultural and inddustrial sectors.
Healthy hair has a slightly acidic
Toothpastes that contain Face cleansers which are condition. Hair shampoos make
Toothpastes
alkaline that
substance that can alkaline will make the facial hair slightly alkaline.
containthe
neutralise alkaline
acid produced skin dry. Acidic toners are Mildly acidic hair conditioner can
bysubstance
the bacteria. used to neutralise the skin neutralise the residue of the
that can shampoo on hair and make the hair
neutralise the acid smooth and healthy
produced by the
bacteria.
Acidic soil can be treated by adding slaked
lime which is alkaline in order for plants to
grow well

Fabric softeners are acidic, thus they reduce the pH

level of fabrics which become alkaline after being
washed with detergents

Acidic waste substance from factories are

treated with alkalis before being discharged
into the river