Mixing an acid with a base regardless of the quantity nuetrilizes the base resulting in a nuetral solution. True or False? If, True why and if,False why?

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False. A neutral solution is formed when equal quantities of a strong acid and a strong base are mixed or a weak acid and a weak base with similar strengths are mixed. If a strong acid is mixed with a weak base of equal quantity, the resulting solution will be acidic and vice-versa.

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