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If you spill a strong acid, they say to apply a strong base to it. Why?
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If you spill a strong acid, they say to apply a strong base to it. Why?

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Step-by-step explanation:

Acid + Base => Salt + Weak Electrolyte ... Salts are less toxic or corrosive than strong acids or bases. Also should follow with copious amounts of water to dilute the spill also.

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