How can a very strong acid be neutralized?

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David Drayer
Feb 13, 2017

The easiest way is to combine the strong acid with a strong base.

Explanation:

A strong acid undergoes almost complete ionization. This produces #H^+# or #H_3O^+# The hydrodium ion can be neutralized by a Hydroxide ion. #OH^-# A strong base also undergoes almost complete ionization. This produces a Hydroxide ion

# H^+Cl^- + Na^+OH^- = Na^+Cl^- + H_2O#

The strong acid combines with a strong base to produce a neutral salt and water

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