enthalpy of neutralization

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The enthalpy of neutralization of a strong acid by a strong base is approximately:

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The **Enthalpy of Neutralization** of any strong acid by any strong base is virtually constant at **$-57.1 	ext{ kJ/mol}$** (or $-13.7 	ext{ kcal/mol}$).
- Reason: Strong acids and bases are completely dissociated in aqueous solution.
- Net ionic equation: $H^+(aq) + OH^-(aq) 	o H_2O(l)$
- Since the actual process is simply the formation of water from its ions, the heat released remains the same regardless of the specific identities of the strong acid and base.

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