A chemical reaction in which an acid and a base interact with the formation of a salt; with strong acids and bases the essential reaction is the combination of hydrogen ions with hydroxyl ions to form water
Equation
HA + BOH → BA + H2O
Hydrogen(acid)+OH(Base) → Base(Acid) + Water
Key Points
Neutralization reactions do not necessarily imply a resultant pH of 7. The resultant pH will vary based on the respective strengths of the acid and base reactants.
Most neutralization reactions are endothermic.
Carbonates and metals also neutralize acids and bases