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why is it that when you have a strong base and a strong acid that are mixed together make a viable drink, yet, when served seperately have a caustic effect?

Asked by lizz (1points) August 26th, 2007

this is a basic chemistry question that i have to come up with a 3–5 min power pt presentation on scientific reasoning

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gooch's avatar

They cancel each other out. The low ph is offset by the high ph. It winds up making a salt solution.

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