Question

Why are acid-base reactions performed?

Answer 1

For neutralization

Explanation:

The general formula is acid + base `rarr` salt and water

Example: HCl + NaOH `rarr` NaCl + `H_2O`

HCl is hydrochloric acid

NaOH is sodium hydroxide which is a base

They both react to form NaCl which is sodium chloride, a salt and `H_2O` , which is water.

Now the solution is neutralized, not acidic neither basic