EXAMPLES OF ACID-BASE REACTIONS

Strong Acid and Strong Base

Strong Acid and Weak Base

Weak Acid and Strong Base

Weak Acid and Weak Base

This is a reaction between a strong acid and a strong base. In this reaction, both reactants dissociate, and both water and the salt is formed. If this reaction occurred with equal amounts of equimolar solution, the final product will be neutral. (pH=7)

This is a reaction between a strong acid and a weak base. In this reaction, only the strong acid dissociates into Cl- and H+. If this reaction occurred with equal amounts of equimolar solution, the final product will be basic. (pH>7)

This is a reaction between a weak acid and a strong base. In this reaction, only the strong base dissociates into K+ and H+. If this reaction occurred with equal amounts of equimolar solution, the final product will be acid. (pH<7)

This is a reaction between a weak acid and a weak base. In this reaction, neither the weak base nor weak acid completely dissociates. If this reaction occurred with equal amounts of equimolar solution, the final product would be neutral. (pH=7)