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Using a pH meter (measures the H ion [H+] concentration in an aqueous solution) is a typical way to determine whether a solution is an acid or a base. On the pH scale (Range = 1-13) 7 is considered Neutral (neither Acid or Base). A solution with a pH <7 are Acids, while those with a pH >7 are Bases.
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∙ 11y agoFirst is by universal indicator or Phenophtalein or by litmus paper
How by litmus paper-
Take blue litmus paper if the substance changes it color to red then it is acidic. If it doesn't then it is basic.
Take red litmus paper if the substance changes it color to blue then it is basic and if it's color doesn't change then it is acidic.
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What can litmus paper tell you about a solution?
Litmus will allow you to tell if a solution is a acid or a base.
What quantity can tell you weather a solution is acid or base?
pH level Check the pH level of the solution with a piece of litmus paper.
Is an alkaline solution an acid or base?
base
A solution of a base differs from a solution of an acid in that the solution of a base contains what?
contains hydroxide ions.
Is detergent solution and acid or base?
yes it is a acid
What can litmus paper tell you about a solution?
Litmus will allow you to tell if a solution is a acid or a base.
What does the universal indictor tell you about material?
Its pH and if a solution is an acid or base.
What quantity can tell you weather a solution is acid or base?
pH level Check the pH level of the solution with a piece of litmus paper.
What is baking solution an acid or base?
Base
Is an alkaline solution an acid or base?
base
A solution of a base differs from a solution of an acid in that the solution of a base contains what?
contains hydroxide ions.
Is detergent solution and acid or base?
yes it is a acid
Is oxygen an acid base or neutral?
An acid or base is never a single element, it is a solution, and a solution that contains H+ OR OH- in it, so oxygen is neither an acid nor base.
How does an acid and base differ in meaning?
An acid solution has a pH under 7.A base solution has a pH over 7.
What two components make up a buffered solution?
Buffer solution is a type of solution which contains acid and at the same time a base material. The two components are a weak acid and a conjugate base or a weak base and its conjugate acid.
Is soap solution an acid or base?
Oviously a base...
What does it mean to neutralize a solution and how can this be done?
to get a pH of 7(neutral pH) you need to add a base solution to an acid solution and vice versa until you eventually approach a pH of 7
