Are all neutralization reactions exothermic?

[elasticities]

Homework Statement

When acid gets on your skin, why must you flush the area with plenty of water rather than neutralizing with a base?

Homework Equations

The Attempt at a Solution

I'm guessing it's because neutralization reactions are exothermic so heat could be released, thus causing a burn...

 

[Borek]

And you are right, base just adds more risks to already wrong situation.

 

[elasticities]

And you are right, base just adds more risks to already wrong situation.

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Why is it better to use water?

 

[Borek]

You have already answered the question (at least partially) in your very first post.

There is more - think what will happen if you add too much base.