Neutralization

[Rohan Gianchandani 2J]

Do neutralization reactions only occur with strong acid and a strong base or any acid and base?

[Ken Woo 2D]

Hey!

Neutralization reactions can occur between any acid and base, whether they are strong or weak. When a strong acid reacts with a strong base, they completely neutralize each other, usually resulting in a neutral solution. However, reactions involving weak acids or bases may produce solutions that are slightly acidic or basic, depending on the relative strengths of the reactants.

Hope this helps!

[Hooman]

Strong acids and strong bases completely disassociate. This means that they react to form a dissociated neutral salt, like NaCl in the form of Na+ and Cl-, and water. To neutralize, equal moles of each need to be added so there is no remaining acid or base left.