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The fruit known as a lime is acidic it contains citric acid.
The substance lime, sometimes called quicklime, is calcium oxide and is a base.
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Is lime away a acid or base?
A lime with calcium hydroxide is a base.
Is lime juice an acid or base?
lime juice is an acid, not a base
Is lemon lime punch an acid or a base?
no
Is Lime Water an Acid?
no...it's a base.
Lime is acid or base?
Lime is calcium hydroxiode. So it is basic in nature.
Is lime water is base or acid?
It is a base as it is a solution of calcium hydroxide.
Is lime the opposite of acid?
A lime itself contains citric acid, so it is acidic. Base is actually the opposite of acid. Ca(OH)2 is sometimes referred to as lime, and this is basic (the opposite of acid)
Why is lime added to acidic lakes?
Lime is a strong base. When you add a base to an acid it turns it neutral. So by adding the lime to the water after a while it'll turn into precipitation itself and neutralize the acid. This is also known as acid-base neutralization.
Is lime and vinegar the same?
No. Lime is a base, alkali, primarily calcium oxide or calcium hydroxide. Vinegar is an acid (acetic acid)
Is soda lime acid or base?
Basic. A lot of hydroxide there
Is orange juice or lime juice an acid or a base?
They are both acidic
Can limestone be used to lower water PH?
No, lime is a base chemical not an acid compound. Acids lower Ph, base raises Ph. Besides limestone is s stone not lime.
