Multiple choice

Which of these is not an example of neutralization?

  1. taking antacid pills for indigestion

  2. adding alkalis to lakes

  3. using toothpaste

  4. adding lime to coca-cola
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Neutralization is a reaction between an acid and an alkali. Adding lime (an alkali) to Coca-Cola (an acidic drink) is a neutralization reaction, so the premise of the question is slightly confusing, but it is the only option that fits the chemical definition of neutralization.

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