How Neutralization Is Exothermic?

How Neutralization Is Exothermic?

SInce strong acids and strong bases are completely dissociated in solution, no formal bonds are being broken. The formation of two very strong covalent bonds between hydrogen and the hydroxide ion

hydroxide ion
Hydroxide is a diatomic anion with chemical formula OH−. It consists of an oxygen and hydrogen atom held together by a single covalent bond, and carries a negative electric charge. It is an important but usually minor constituent of water. It functions as a base, a ligand, a nucleophile, and a catalyst.
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is responsible for the neutralization reaction's exothermic character.

Why Neutralisation is exothermic?

Like if we were to neutralise an acid, we will add something basic to it, and similarly, if we want to neutralise base, we would have to add acid in order to neutralise it. In this process the heat is released, hence it is an exothermic reaction.

Are Neutralisation reactions always exothermic?

Enthalpy of neutralization is always exothermic.

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