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When a strong base reacts with an acid what is always produced?

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This really depends. When a strong base reacts with a strong acid, a neutralization reaction occurs, making H2O and neutralizing the pH of the substance. However, when a strong base reacts with a normal acid, nothing is always produced, and the solution will be slightly less basic.
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