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11 years ago
Why are weak acid salts used to neutralize strong bases?
(In a lab we used acedic acid)

Why are weak basic salts used to neutralize strong acids?
(In a lab we used bakingsoda)
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11 years ago
If you used a strong one it would give a violent reaction. So you use more of the weak one for a less violent reaction.
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11 years ago Edited: 11 years ago, bio_man
Yes, you don't want to inflict more damage by adding a strong acid/base to a spill. Yes, it would neutralize it, but in the process more damage will be done than good. So, by adding a weak acid to a strong base, you form a salt and water, harmless; while with strong acid using a weak basic salt, we form a salt and a weak acid, which in this case is carbonic acid, this decomposes to CO2 and water.
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