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What type of reaction is occurring when an acid and a base are mixed together?

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It is a neutralization reaction

Step-by-step explanation:

When an acid and a base are mixed together the reaction occurring is called a Neutralization. It receives that name because the protons (
H^+) of the acid react with the hydroxil (
OH^-) of the base, canceling their acid and basic power, respectively.

Given a generic acid and a generic base:


HA + BOH \longrightarrow A^- + B^+ + H^+ + OH^-


H^+ + OH^- \longrightarrow H_2O

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