A neutralization reaction only produces a salt when a strong acid reacts with a strong base.
True or False?

Question

A neutralization reaction only produces a salt when a strong acid reacts with a strong base.
True or False?

abhisar · Answer

Below is the example of a neutralization reaction involving strong base and strong acid

NaOH + $\sf H_2SO_4$ = $\sf Na_2SO_4 + H_2O$

What do you think should be the answer?

liaannne · Answer

I though the answer was true

liaannne · Answer

@Abhisar

abhisar · Answer

It produces water in addition. Also salt is produced regardless of strength of acid and base. When stroong acid and weak base react then also a salt is produced which is acidic in nature. If strong base reacts with weak acid then basic salts are produced.

liaannne · Answer

Oh wow! Thanks so much! So in that case I was wrog and the answer is false. Whoops.

abhisar · Answer

Yes, I think so.

liaannne · Answer

Thanks!! Uhm do you suppose you could help with like two more?? You explain it so well!