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There are both oxydizing bleaches and reducing bleaches so in reality, bleach can be either depending on the type. However most common bleaches tend to be fairly strong bases, with a pH of around 12.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agothe simple answer is that Clorox Bleach is a base, with a pH of around 12.6
the term 'bleach' is quite vague, since it is defined as a substance that removes color from a surface. as such there are different bleaching agents sprinkled all along the pH schale.
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∙ 12y agoBleach is not an alkali but it is an acid.
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∙ 13y agoIt is a Base
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∙ 12y agoits a base around 12 pH
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Is bleach a strong acid?
NO, it is a strong base
Is Clorox Bleach a acid or a base?
Base
Is household bleach an acid or a base?
it is a base because it has a pH of 12.5
Which is stronger base bleach or amonia?
Bleach contains OCl- ion. So it is a acid.
What happens if you mix chlorine bleach and acid?
Chlorine bleach is a base so a base and an acid will give you a salt (or ionic compound) and water. In order to come up with the equation for the reaction, you would need the formula of chlorine bleach and of the acid you are reacting it with.
Is bleach a strong acid?
NO, it is a strong base
Is an battery acid a base?
Is a bleach a base
Is Clorox Bleach a acid or a base?
Base
Is bleach acid?
No, it's a base.
Is household bleach an acid or a base?
it is a base because it has a pH of 12.5
Does bleach have strong acid in it?
No, it contains a weak base.
Does bleach come under a alkaline acid or neutral?
Chlorine bleach is an alkaline, or base.
Which is stronger base bleach or amonia?
Bleach contains OCl- ion. So it is a acid.
What happens if you mix chlorine bleach and acid?
Chlorine bleach is a base so a base and an acid will give you a salt (or ionic compound) and water. In order to come up with the equation for the reaction, you would need the formula of chlorine bleach and of the acid you are reacting it with.
Is Clorox acid or base?
Clorox bleach is an alkaline base, with a pH of about 12.
Does bleach contain an acid?
No. Bleach is sodium hyochlorite, which is a base.
Why is bleach basic?
It is becasue of the oxydizing reaction that happens
