Chemistry A-Level
partial neutralisation
What partial neutralisation means in Chemistry A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of partial neutralisation
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Adding the strong base to an excess of the weak acid, so some of the acid is converted into the salt and the rest is left unreacted.
Topics that use partial neutralisation
- Buffer action (A-level only) (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- acidic buffer
- basic buffer
- blood plasma buffering
- buffer pH calculation
- carbonic acid and hydrogencarbonate
- cosmetic and food buffers
- named species in buffer action
- ratio controls pH
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