Acid Alkali

Neutralisation

• The reaction between an acid and an alkali which produces salt

and water.
• Acid loses its acidity while alkali loses its alkalinity.
• Method used to carry out this reaction is called titration.

Word Equation
Acid Alkali Salt Water
Neutralisation

Acid Alkali Salt Water

Hydrochloric acid Sodium hydroxide Sodium chloride Water

Potassium Potassium
Sulphuric acid Water
hydroxide sulphate

Nitric acid Sodium hydroxide Sodium nitrate Water

Titration
Phenolphthalein
Neutral → Colourless
Acid → Colourless
Alkali → Pink

Initial reading of the burette

30
(ml)
Final reading of the burette
5
(ml)
Volume of the hydrochloric
25
acid used (ml)
 Applilcations of Neutralisation in Daily Life

• Toothpastes contain alkaline substance that can neutralize the

acid produced by the bacteria.
Applilcations of Neutralisation in Daily Life
• Face cleansers which
are alkaline will make the
facial skin dry.
Face • Therefore, acidic toners
Cleanser are used to neutralize the
skin.
Toner
Applilcations of Neutralisation in Daily Life
• Healthy hair has a slightly
acidic condition.
Conditioner
• Shampoo makes hair
slightly alkaline.
Shampoo
• Mildly acidic hair
conditioner can neutralize
the residue of the shampoo
on hair and make the hair
smooth and healthy.
 Applilcations of Neutralisation in Daily Life

• Acidic soil can be treated by adding slaked lime which is

alkaline in order for plants to grow well.
 Applilcations of Neutralisation in Daily Life

• Acidic waste substances from factories are treated with alkalis

before being discharged into the river.
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