1 Understanding the Chemical Structure of Aspirin Aspirin is one of the most common drugs in the world. 2  It is used to treat pain, and reduce fever. 3  It is also used to reduce blood pressure.4  Although it is used by many peopleâ¦. Understanding the Chemical Structure of Aspirin Aspirin is one of the most common drugs in the world. 2  It is used to treat pain, and reduce fever. 3  It is also used to reduce blood pressure. 4  Although it is used by many peopleâ¦.
A salt is formed when a cation (positive ion) of an acid forms a compound with the anion (negative ion) of a base. The neutralization of a strong acid and a strong base results in a solution with a pH of 7 (neutral pH).
Acids will react with bases to form a salt and water. This is a neutralization reaction. The products of a neutralization reaction are much less acidic or basic than the reactants were. For example, sodium hydroxide (a base) is added to hydrochloric acid.