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An Acid is below pH7 on the pH scale and alkalis are above pH7 on the scale. The pH scale ranges from 1 to 14. Acids and Alkalis can react with your skin and therefore it may seriously damage it. With a universal indicator added to them, Acids are red and Alkalis are blue. An example of an acid is Hydrochloric acid and an example of an alkali is Sodium Hydroxide.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 14y agoAcidic means that a compound can donate a proton (hydrogen ion)
Alkaline(Basic) means a compound can accept a proton.
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Is an alkali an acid?
No an alkali is the opposite of an acid. Alkali = basic; acid = acidic.
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
Is corrosive acid or alkali?
Both acid and alkali can be corrosive
What are acids and alkali are used for?
alkali is used to reduce acid and acid is used to reduce alkali
Is a nettle sting an acid or a alkali?
a nettle sting is acid but a doc leaf is alkali which is why it neutralises it
Does acid produce a gas with an alkali?
No gas is produced in the reaction of an acid and an alkali. In a neutralisation reaction, acid + alkali -> salt + water
Is zirconium an acid or alkali?
Zirconium is a solid metal, not an acid or alkali.
Is LYNX an acid or alkali?
alkali
Is hair an acid or alkali?
Alkali.
Is lemonaid an acid or an alkali?
alkali
