Is baking soda the same as muriatic acid?

Answer 1

No baking soda is sodium bicarbonate, and is a base not an acid. Muriatic acid is also called hydrochloric acid.

Baking soda will raise pH levels, muriatic acid will lower pH levels

Answ:: I think, if I am not mistaken, that baking soda will raise the alkalinity faster than it will raise the pH levels. Soda ash will raise pH levels.

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"Raise in alkalinity" and "raise in pH level" are the same thing.

Answer 2

Check out:

http://ahrensweb.com/Data/O&M/AcidNeutralization1.pdf

Where I found a fairly detailed procedure for the same question.

NEEDED ITEMS

- Polyethylene bucket - 1 gallon (3.8L) size.

- 500mL beakers.

- pH indicator strips or other pH testing device(s).

- Protective gear:

- Face shield with goggles

- Chemical-resistant gloves

- Apron

- Closed-toe shoes

PROCEDURE

- Sodium carbonate (soda ash), baking soda or diluted inorganic base (hydroxide).

- Make a saturated solution of sodium carbonate (soda ash) in a bucket or use an

inorganic base (hydroxide) diluted in water at a 1:10 ratio (1 part hydroxide to 10

parts water) then set the bucket aside.

- Wait 5 minutes before adding additional base solution to the acid so

that the full reaction of the acid/base solution may occur.

- Measure the pH level with a pH meter, pH indicator strip or other pH measuring

device(s).

When neutralizing an acid, the pH level can be tested quickly by making

a saturated solution of sodium bicarbonate in water. A small amount of

sodium bicarbonate solution poured into the acid will create a "fizz"

reaction which is a release of carbon dioxide. Since carbon dioxide

evolves from these procedures, always make certain that adequate

ventilation is in place. This "fizz" reaction indicates that the solution is

still acidic and needs more base to be added. Always perform a final

check of the pH level before pouring the neutralized acid into the drain.

Answer 3

No, they're not the same at all!

Boric acid is H3BO3, Baking soda is Sodium Bicarbonate NaHCO3;

Boric acid is an acid, Baking soda is alkaline.