Here's a breakdown:
* Acid: Provides hydrogen ions (H+)
* Metal hydroxide: Provides hydroxide ions (OH-)
When these ions meet, they combine to form water (H2O). The remaining ions from the acid and base combine to form a salt.
Example:
Hydrochloric acid (HCl) + Sodium hydroxide (NaOH) → Sodium chloride (NaCl) + Water (H2O)
This reaction is an example of a double displacement reaction, where the positive and negative ions of the reactants switch places.
