Figure 1: H⁺ ions and OH⁻ ions combine to form water molecules
This diagram covers Neutralisation at the Particle Level within Neutralisation Reactions for GCSE Chemistry. Revise Neutralisation Reactions in Chemical Changes for GCSE Chemistry with 20 exam-style questions and 20 flashcards. This topic appears regularly enough that it should still be part of a steady revision cycle. It is section 3 of 13 in this topic. Focus on the labels, the relationships between parts, and the explanation that turns the diagram into an exam-ready answer.
Practice questions for Neutralisation Reactions
Which word equation correctly represents a neutralisation reaction?
Explain why the ionic equation for any strong acid-alkali neutralisation is always H⁺(aq) + OH⁻(aq) → H₂O(l).
Quick recall flashcards
HCl + NaOH → ?
NaCl + H₂O
(sodium chloride + water)
HNO₃ + NaOH → ?
NaNO₃ + H₂O
(sodium nitrate + water)