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washing up liquid is an alkali as it neautralises acids .
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∙ 12y agoFairy Liquid contains acid this is because acid helps remove the food stains.
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∙ 12y agoFairy Liquid contains acid this is because acid helps remove the food stains
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∙ 12y agoacidic is the answer
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Is washing up liquid an acid or an alkali?
It's an acid
Is an alkali an acid?
No an alkali is the opposite of an acid. Alkali = basic; acid = acidic.
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
What green liquid is used to determine if a chemical is a acid or alkali?
Universal Indiciator.
Why alkalies are bases but bases are not alkalies?
Because, "alkali" is basically the term for a base in a liquid form, whereas a base is an alkali in a liquid or gas form so cannot be called an alkali because it is not liquid. A base which is soluble in water is called an alkali. Both react with acids in an identical manner. (Base + Acid --> Salt + Water).
Is washing up liquid an acid or an alkali?
It's an acid
What happens if you keep adding acid to an alkali?
It will neutralise the alkali and then turn the liquid to an acid.
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 liquid from a car battery an acid or an alkali?
This liquid is acidic. It is most commonly a mixture of 65% Distilled Water and 35% Sulfuric Acid.
Is an alkali an acid?
No an alkali is the opposite of an acid. Alkali = basic; acid = acidic.
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
What green liquid is used to determine if a chemical is a acid or alkali?
Universal Indiciator.
Is grape fruit juice an alkali or acid?
Grapefruit juice is an acidic liquid, which contains citric acid.
Why alkalies are bases but bases are not alkalies?
Because, "alkali" is basically the term for a base in a liquid form, whereas a base is an alkali in a liquid or gas form so cannot be called an alkali because it is not liquid. A base which is soluble in water is called an alkali. Both react with acids in an identical manner. (Base + Acid --> Salt + Water).
Is a stomach acid a acid or alkali?
it is complete alkali
Is stomach acid a acid or alkali?
it is complete alkali
Is nail polish and acid or alkali?
acid
