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Sodium hydroxide reacts with hydrochloric acid in a neutralization reaction. Will the temperature of the solution increase or decrease during this reaction?

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Answer:

Increase.

Step-by-step explanation:

All neutralization reactions are actually exothermic (meaning they exude heat).

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