Acid Base Reactions

Acid Base ReactionsAn acid base is an acid that has a neutral pH (Normal) and is found in the organic world. In organic chemistry an acid base is defined as that which has a slightly acidic or basic nature and therefore must be stored away from water and gases.The effect of the acid-base reactions is really quite simple. Any reaction at all will have the effect of neutralizing one type of base and forming another. These two forms are then known as: alkaline and acidic. There are three chemical reactions which occur which cause the balance between these two bases to shift.An acid base can be created by mixing an alkaline with an acid. For example, by adding lime you can make tartaric acid. Lime will create tartaric acid and will be referred to as tartaric acid. You will notice that there are no particles left over after the mixture has been made.An acid base can also be created by adding an acid to an alkaline. When this occurs it is called alkali metal formation. By creating an alkal i metal it is possible to make either acidic or alkaline. This combination is often referred to as carbonate base.An acid base can also be created by using an acid with an alkali. It is common in organic chemistry to use this reaction to convert phosphorus into phosphoric acid.An acid base can also be formed by removing an acid from a base or by adding another base to an acid. For example, if you were to add one HCl to the HNO3 you will find that you have created acid. Once again there will be no leftover carbonated material and it will have a pH slightly more acidic than the original solution.There are many more chemical reactions which may be used to help you in your understanding of acid-base reactions. This gives you a good basis to get your ideas together for a better understanding of the nature of the reaction.