Chemistry A-Level
Formation by partial neutralisation with excess weak acid
What Formation by partial neutralisation with excess weak acid means in Chemistry A-Level, as defined for OCR.
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Route two makes the conjugate base in situ by partial neutralisation: an excess of weak acid reacts with a limited amount of strong alkali, so some weak acid remains alongside the salt formed.
Topics that use Formation by partial neutralisation with excess weak acid
- Acids, bases and buffers (OCR A-Level)
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