When a solution is neutralized, it means that salts are formed from equal weights of acid and base

. The amount of acid needed is the amount that would give one mole of protons (H⁺) and the amount of base needed is the amount that would give one mole of (OH^-).

What happens when a solution is neutralized?

When neutralization occurs, the acid and base react, forming water, salt and heat. If the acid and base are both very strong (such as concentrated hydrochloric acid and concentrated sodium hydroxide), a violent reaction will occur.

How do you neutralize a solution?

Adding a base decreases the concentration of H₃O⁺ ions in the solution. An acid and a base are like chemical opposites. If a base is added to an acidic solution, the solution becomes less acidic and moves toward the middle of the pH scale. This is called neutralizing the acid.