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Are neutralization reactions always exothermic ?​

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Neutralisation reactions are not always exothermic. ... When an acid is neutralised by an alkali the reaction 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 is responsible for the neutralization reaction's exothermic character.

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The heat of neutralization is the heat that evolved when an acid and a base react to a form a salt plus water. Neutralization reactions are generally exothermic and is negative.

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