Acid Base Solutions Quick Check

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Question
Which acid-base chemical reaction is irreversible?(1 point)
Responses

strong acid added to water
strong acid added to water

water on its own
water on its own

weak base added to water
weak base added to water

weak acid added to water

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The correct response is:

strong acid added to water

When a strong acid is added to water, it completely ionizes and the reaction is irreversible. This means that the hydrogen ions (H⁺) from the strong acid do not recombine with the base once they are ionized in solution, leading to a permanent change in the solution's acidity.