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Well, you could do a universal indicator test, which is the most easiest. Pink = acid. Blue = base. Or could do other versions of paper pH testers, in which the color corresponds to the particular pH. If the pH is above 7, it is a base. If it is below 7, then it is an acid. You could even use pH probes with minimal readings of 0.1, if you have any, it would be handy.
But more practical methods would be with other substances. Such as with metal reactions. For example, a metal and an acid would produce a salt, with hydrogen gas. So these are some ways you could determine whether is an acid or base. =)
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A substance that is used to determine an acid or base is called?
It's called an indicator.
What are some scenarios for a substance being classified as a weak acid?
A way to classify an acid as being weak is to determine how strongly the substance conducts electricity. If the acid or base conducts electricity strongly, it is a strong acid or base. If the acid or base conducts electricity weakly, it is a weak acid or base.
Can universal indicator be used to determine the strength of acids and bases?
No, it can only show whether the substance is an acid or a base.
What is the base of an acid?
There's no such thing as a base of an acid! A base is a substance with a pH of 8-14, and an acid is a base with a pH of 0-6. A neutral substance has a pH of 7.
Is a substance that is a proton donor a acid or base?
ACID
What makes a base or an acid?
To determine whether a substance is an acid or a base, you look at it's pH. If it is over 7, it is a base. If it is below 7, it is an acid. If the pH is 7, the substance is neutral.
How might a scientist do an experiment to tell whether a substance is a base or acid?
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How can you determine if substance is acid or base?
pH paper and litmus paper
A substance that is used to determine an acid or base is called?
It's called an indicator.
What are some scenarios for a substance being classified as a weak acid?
A way to classify an acid as being weak is to determine how strongly the substance conducts electricity. If the acid or base conducts electricity strongly, it is a strong acid or base. If the acid or base conducts electricity weakly, it is a weak acid or base.
What things could be used to determine whether a substance is an acid or a base?
litmus paper.
Can an amphoteric compound act like an acid and a base?
Am amphoteric substance can react as a base but also as an acid.
Can universal indicator be used to determine the strength of acids and bases?
No, it can only show whether the substance is an acid or a base.
What is an acid base?
An Acid is a substance that tastes sour and Base is a substance that tastes bitter and feels slippery.
What is the base of an acid?
There's no such thing as a base of an acid! A base is a substance with a pH of 8-14, and an acid is a base with a pH of 0-6. A neutral substance has a pH of 7.
Is a substance that is a proton donor a acid or base?
ACID
How do you determine if a substance is an acid or a base using phenolphtalein indicator?
Phenolphtalein indicator is colorless in dilute acid solution and basic solutions will turn its color (puplish) red.
