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The currently accepted theory is the Lewis acid-base theory A Lewis base is an electron donor and a Lewis acid is a electron acceptor. Whether a compound is acid or base may not be obvious at first and difficult to work out. There are rules for working this out but you probably dont have to know them Generally, all you would probably have to know is that an acid is a proton [H+] donor and a base is proton acceptor
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How can you tell if something is a acid or base without testing?
An acid tastes sour, and a base is bitter
Can something be an acid and a base?
you get red and blue litmus paper and put it in the liquid and it'll tell you if acid,base,or neutral
How do you tell if something is a base or an acid using the pH?
An acid has a pH below 7 and a base had a pH above 7.
Is CaSO4 an acid or a base?
CaSO4 is neather acid or base it is a salt which means it is nutreal.
What can litmus paper tell you about a solution?
Litmus will allow you to tell if a solution is a acid or a base.
Is it weak acid or strong acid when the position of a reaction lies to the left?
you cant really tell if its strong like that. you need indicator liquid to tell you if its an acid or a base and then tell if its strong by seeing the reaction.
How can you tell if a food contains an acid or a base?
If its acidity level is below 7, then it is a acid. If it is above a seven, then it is a base. If it is exactly 7 then it is neutral such as water.
What is the evidence of the completion of reaction between acid and base?
Please tell me
What does the universal indictor tell you about material?
Its pH and if a solution is an acid or base.
How can you tell if something is a acid or base?
A PH meter or litmus paper.
How is an acid or a base formed generally?
I don't know, but if you figure it out,tell me.
How indicators can tell the difference between acid and a base?
becase the acid will turn red and the alkile will turn purple
