Definition of Neutralisation
Definition: Neutralisation
Neutralisation is the reaction between hydrogen ions (
) from an acid and hydroxide ions ( ) from an alkali to form water molecules.
The Ionic Equation
For any reaction between a strong acid and a strong alkali, the ionic equation is identical:
Thermochemistry Link
Because the underlying reaction:
is the same for all strong acid/alkali pairs, the Enthalpy Change of Neutralisation ( ) is roughly constant at:
Formation of Salts
A Salt is a chemical compound formed when the hydrogen ions (