Why Is It Possible for Us to Drink a Solution

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Essay

Why is it possible for us to drink a solution that contains a mixture of equal concentration of a strong acid and a strong base, either of which, separately, would be very caustic?

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Definitions:

Expenses

Economic costs a business incurs through its operations to earn revenue, representing the outflow of assets or incurring of liabilities.

February

The second month of the year in the Gregorian calendar, often associated with being the shortest month.

Accrual Accounting

A rephrased definition of Accrual Basis of Accounting; it involves recording transactions when they are earned or incurred, providing a more accurate financial picture by matching revenues with expenses.

Expenses

Expenses are the costs incurred during the operation of a business, such as rent, salaries, utilities, and materials, which are subtracted from revenues to determine net income.