Volume Increase upon Neutralization

Description: When equal volumes of strong aqueous acid and base are mixed, the resulting volume is more than the simple sum of the volumes, due to the formation of water.

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Source: Shakhashiri, B.Z. Chemical Demonstrations: A Handbook for Teachers of Chemistry

Year or vol: 3 page: 276

Keywords: Acid Base Chemistry, Water, Hydrochloric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide


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