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by adding hydrochloric acid to the substance, and if it turns red its a strong acid, if it turns blue its a strong alkali. if its a colour in between like greeny blue or reddy orange, it means it not as strong. Green is neutral XD
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How can you tell if something is an acid or alkali?
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Is washing powder an acid or a base?
Yes, it is. You can tell weather something is an Alkali, Neutral pr acid via the pH scale or, you can tell if something is an alkali from its consistency; if it is sludgy (like washing-up liquid), it is an alkali. So, I am under the influence that washing-up POWDER is too, an alkali.J.S.P. Aged 11
Is litmus used to differentiate two acids?
Yes, litmus paper is used to tell the difference between acid and alkali - blue for alkali and red for acid
What are pH strips?
pH strip are strips that tell you what substances are acids alkali or neutral
Is lithium hydroxide a acid or a alkali?
Alkali. IF something contains hydroxide ions it is an alkali.
How can you tell if something is an acid or alkali?
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How do you tell the strength of an acid or alkali?
you get a scale like this
How can you tell if a colourless liquid is an acid or an alkali?
For an acid, the solution remains colourless or unchanged. For an alkali, it would turn fuschia.
Is sodium metal or nonmetal tell you?
Sodium is an alkali metal.
How can you tell when an alkali is effective?
Affective in doing what ...... ? Rephrase the question please.
Is washing powder an acid or a base?
Yes, it is. You can tell weather something is an Alkali, Neutral pr acid via the pH scale or, you can tell if something is an alkali from its consistency; if it is sludgy (like washing-up liquid), it is an alkali. So, I am under the influence that washing-up POWDER is too, an alkali.J.S.P. Aged 11
Is litmus used to differentiate two acids?
Yes, litmus paper is used to tell the difference between acid and alkali - blue for alkali and red for acid
What are pH strips?
pH strip are strips that tell you what substances are acids alkali or neutral
What can tell us whether something is an acid or alkali in 10 letters?
Test the pH.
What does francium's location in the period table tell you?
This location indicate that francium is an alkali metal, very reactive.
What is the name given to a dye or mixture of dyes that tell us if something is acid or alkali?
An indicator, for example Litmus.
Is lithium hydroxide a acid or a alkali?
Alkali. IF something contains hydroxide ions it is an alkali.
