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A base is the opposite of an acid. Why? Because an acid can donate a hydrogen ion while a base accepts, or takes, a hydrogen ion from other substances. Therefore, if you mix them you will get a neutral result.
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The strength of an acid based on concentration of what ions?
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What is the opposite of a strong acid?
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Is lime the opposite of acid?
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What is the opposite of Acid?
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Is an alkali an acid?
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What compound is the chemical opposite of an acid?
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What is a conjugated acid based pair?
A conjugate acid is formed when a base gains a positive hydrogen Ion (H+), and thus, having the ability to lose this ion becomes a weak acid. The opposite is true when forming a conjugate base, an acid loses a H+ ion and therefore is a base, as it is able to steal ions.
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No- hydrochloric acid is an acid and is the opposite of an alkali so no alkalis contain it
How do you distinguish an acid from an alkali?
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Can acids be melted?
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Is alkali the opposite of acid?
AnswerBasically Its really the opposite of acid.The pH of alkalis id 14pH
What is made of alkali?
Alkalis
