Gerald's science teacher mixed room temperature samples of hydrochloric acid and sodium hydroxide in a large beaker. The solution still looked clear like water, but when the students carefully touched the beaker one at a time, it felt warm to the touch. Why did the beaker most likely feel warm?

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Gerald's science teacher mixed room temperature samples of hydrochloric acid and sodium hydroxide in a large beaker. The solution still looked clear like water, but when the students carefully touched the beaker one at a time, it felt warm to the touch.   Why did the beaker most likely feel warm?

anonymous · Answer

HELP ME PLEASE

anonymous · Answer

the reaction between hydrochloric acid and sodium hydroxide is an acid-base neutralisation. Neutralisation reactions are exothermic. Meaning that the reaction would have released heat

anonymous · Answer

a chemical reaction was producing a new substance.