CAIE IGCSE Chemistry 7.1.8 Neutralisation Reaction Between an Questions

Write and interpret acid-alkali neutralisation, including the ionic equation, salt and water products, pH changes and temperature rise.

Syllabus
2026–2028
Course
Chemistry 0620

Exam points

  • write the ionic equation H+(aq) + OH-(aq) -> H2O(l) for acid-alkali neutralisation
  • identify neutralisation from acid reacting with alkali to form salt and water
  • link a temperature rise during acid-alkali mixing to an exothermic neutralisation
  • interpret pH curves and residual acid or salt regions during neutralisation

CAIE IGCSE Chemistry 7.1.8 Neutralisation Reaction Between an Questions question 1

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When an acid is added to an alkali, the temperature of the reaction mixture rises.
Which words describe this reaction?

A

decomposition and endothermic

B

decomposition and exothermic

C

neutralisation and endothermic

D

neutralisation and exothermic

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