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First of all please write your chemical symbols with CAPITAL letters.
NB Single letter elements are ALWAYS written as a capital letter. Double letter symbols are always written as , first letter is a capital letter, and the second letter is small/lower case.
So you formula should be written as 'C2H4O2'.
Written in this form it is not known as an acid or a base.
However, I think it is 'CH3C(=O)OH, in which case it is ethanoic (acetic) acid.
Ethanoic acid is a carboxylic acid , and as the name suggest it is an Acid, and carboxylic acids are WEAK acids.
lenpollock
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∙ 8y agoItis not a base. It is a weak acid.
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What strong acid and strong base produce sodium sulfate?
Sodium hydroxide (strong base) and Sulphuric acid (strong acid)
What is formed when strong acid combines with a strong base?
A salt is formed when a strong acid reacts with a strong base.
Is HCHO2 a strong acid or base?
It is a strong acid
Will the solution at the end point of an acidbase titration be acidic neutral or alkaline if it is a weak acid and strong base?
alkaline obviously! strong acid + strong base= neutral strong acid + weak base= acidic weak acid + strong base= alkaline
Is Calcium perchlorate acid or base?
Neither, because it a salt of strong base(Calcium) and strong acid(Chloric acid)
Is C2H4O2 weak or strong?
it is a non electrolyte C2H5OH is not a base, its an alcohol, ETHYL ALCOHOL so its just an alcohol
What strong acid and strong base produce sodium sulfate?
Sodium hydroxide (strong base) and Sulphuric acid (strong acid)
What is formed when a strong acid with a strong base?
A salt is formed when a strong acid reacts with a strong base.
What is formed when strong acid combines with a strong base?
A salt is formed when a strong acid reacts with a strong base.
Is HCHO2 a strong acid or base?
It is a strong acid
What acid is presented in vinegar?
Acetic acid: CH3COOH, or C2H4O2.
Will the solution at the end point of an acidbase titration be acidic neutral or alkaline if it is a weak acid and strong base?
alkaline obviously! strong acid + strong base= neutral strong acid + weak base= acidic weak acid + strong base= alkaline
Is Calcium perchlorate acid or base?
Neither, because it a salt of strong base(Calcium) and strong acid(Chloric acid)
Is KOH a strong acid or a strong base?
KOH is a strong base.
What is the counter base for a strong acid?
For countering a strong acid, a strong base like NaOH, LiOH are required.
Explain how the relationship between the strengths of an acid and its conjugate base and of a base and its conjugated acid?
If acid is strong then its conjugate base must be weak, if conjugate base is strong it again accept the H+ ions so acid can neither be strong, similarly if base is strong its conjugate acid must be weak.
Indicators used in acid base titration?
It depends on the acid or base used. For strong acid vs. strong base, phenolphthalein can be used as indicator. For strong acid vs. weak base, methyl orange can be used as indicator. For weak acid vs. strong base, phenolphthalein can be used as indicator.
