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How can you identify an acid and a base by their chemical formulas?
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∙ 12y ago
An acid would have the H+ a base will have -OH
Example of a base = NaOH
Example of an acid = HCl
Wiki User
∙ 13y ago
Wiki User
∙ 12y agoBases usually have OH and acids usually have H, but not all cases. HCl is hydrochloric acid so it is an acid, however H2O is water and clearly does not follow the same rule
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How can you identify an acid and a base from their chemical formulas?
A base contain the anion (OH)- and an acid contain the cation H+.
How is the chemical formula for an acid different from the chemical formula for a base?
Acid formulas usually contain hydrogen atoms (H). For example hydrochloric acid is HCl. Base formulas usually contain the hydroxide group (-OH). For example sodium hydroxide is NaOH. Bases can also contain Carbonate, be a metal oxide or a metal. Potassium metal would be considered a very powerful base.
Why do you need indicators of chemical change?
To indicate the change of its Ph nature either from acid to a base or a base to an acid
What is acid base indicator?
An acid base indicator is a chemical substance that has the ability to change color depending on the pH.
Is the chemical RbOH an acid or base?
Rubidium Hydroxide (RbOH) is a weak base.
How can you identify an acid and a base from their chemical formulas?
A base contain the anion (OH)- and an acid contain the cation H+.
How can you identify an acid and a base without carrying out a chemical test?
by using a litmus paper
How do you identify acid base and salt from the materials of known environment?
The most sure method is chemical analysis.
How does a chemical formula give clues about the possibility of a solution being an acid or base?
Acid formulas can be identified because they start with a Hydrogen atom (H). Base formulas are identified because they end with Oxygen Hydrogen (OH) Acid ex. HNO3 (3 is a subscript)= Nitric Acid Base ex. LiOH =Lithium Hydroxide
Is H2SO3 an acid base or salt?
H2SO4 is the chemical formula for Sulphuric acid, which is a strong acid.
What is a chemical oppisote of a base?
An acid
What is used to identify an acid or a base?
the pH of the substance
What type of chemical reacts with acid?
A base will react with an acid.
When is a chemical most likely to behave as an acid?
Acid is a major chemical that behaves both as an acid and as a base. Another chemical would be KOH.
How is the chemical formula for an acid different from the chemical formula for a base?
Acid formulas usually contain hydrogen atoms (H). For example hydrochloric acid is HCl. Base formulas usually contain the hydroxide group (-OH). For example sodium hydroxide is NaOH. Bases can also contain Carbonate, be a metal oxide or a metal. Potassium metal would be considered a very powerful base.
Can neutralize a base is this a physical or chemical property?
The neutralization of a base, or an acid for that matter, is a chemical property, because you are reacting the base with an acid to change the base into a different compound. For example: NaOH (a strong base) + HNO3 (a strong acid) ---> NaNO3 + H2O
What is a chemical reaction with an acid base?
bubbles
