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Which acid-base chemical reaction is irreversible? (1 point)
weak base added to water
• weak acid added to water
strong acid added to water
• water on its own
weak base added to water
• weak acid added to water
strong acid added to water
• water on its own
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The irreversible acid-base chemical reaction among the options provided is **strong acid added to water**.
When a strong acid is added to water, it dissociates completely into its ions, resulting in a significant increase in the concentration of hydronium ions (H₃O⁺), and this reaction does not reach an equilibrium with undissociated acid present. In contrast, reactions involving weak acids or weak bases tend to be reversible, as they do not fully dissociate in solution.
When a strong acid is added to water, it dissociates completely into its ions, resulting in a significant increase in the concentration of hydronium ions (H₃O⁺), and this reaction does not reach an equilibrium with undissociated acid present. In contrast, reactions involving weak acids or weak bases tend to be reversible, as they do not fully dissociate in solution.
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