The reaction between an acid and bases is called a neutralization reaction. The result of the reaction is salt and water. For example, when hydrochloric acid(acid) and sodium hydroxide(base) react they form sodium chloride(salt) and water. Also, heat is evolved.
Answer: The main difference between silicate minerals and nonsilicate minerals is that silicate minerals are composed of silicate groups whereas Nonsilicate minerals have no silicate groups.