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Do acids react with alkalis?
Yes, that is called a neutralization reaction.
Does acids react with alkalis in a combustion reaction?
No, not always (opinion). So check on the internate
Are alkalis and acids dangerous?
Acids and alkalis with a high pH (1 or 2 for acids and 14 or 15 for alkalis) can be dangerous, like hydrochloric acid which can cause damage to the skin if contact with the acid is made. Acids and alkalis with a low pH (5 for acids and 11 for alkalis) aren't dangerous, as vinegar is an acid with that pH and toothpaste is an alkali.
How do you differentiate between an acid and an alkali?
An acid has a pH level below 7, whilst an alkali has a pH level above 7. Acids contain H+ ions and alkalis consist of OH- ions. Acids turn litmus paper red, alkalis turn it blue. When acids react with metals they form hydrogen and a salt. Acids a sour to taste. Alakalis react with acids to form salt and water, a reaction called neutralisation. Alkalies feel soapy to touch. All alkalis except ammonia will react with ammonium compounds, driving ammonia out.
Why acids are useful?
Otherwise we would have nothing to neutralise alkalis with, the whole would be alkalis rather than acids and alkalis.
Do acids react with alkalis?
Yes, that is called a neutralization reaction.
Do acids react with alkalis in a combustion reaction?
Yes :)
What are the properties of metaliods?
Metalloids react with both acids and alkalis.
Why alkalis are sometimes describe as the opposite of acids?
Alkalis (bases) react with acids to neutralize them, so in one sense, they can be considered as "opposite" of acids. Bases produce pH values >7 and acids produce pH values <7.
Is AI an acid or base?
Aluminium is not an acid or a base, but it does react with both acids and alkalis.
Does acids react with alkalis in a combustion reaction?
No, not always (opinion). So check on the internate
Are alkalis and acids dangerous?
Acids and alkalis with a high pH (1 or 2 for acids and 14 or 15 for alkalis) can be dangerous, like hydrochloric acid which can cause damage to the skin if contact with the acid is made. Acids and alkalis with a low pH (5 for acids and 11 for alkalis) aren't dangerous, as vinegar is an acid with that pH and toothpaste is an alkali.
Do acids counteract alkalis?
Yes, acids neutralize alkalis and inverse.
How do you differentiate between an acid and an alkali?
An acid has a pH level below 7, whilst an alkali has a pH level above 7. Acids contain H+ ions and alkalis consist of OH- ions. Acids turn litmus paper red, alkalis turn it blue. When acids react with metals they form hydrogen and a salt. Acids a sour to taste. Alakalis react with acids to form salt and water, a reaction called neutralisation. Alkalies feel soapy to touch. All alkalis except ammonia will react with ammonium compounds, driving ammonia out.
What substance is made when alkalis react with oils and fats?
Soap
Why acids are useful?
Otherwise we would have nothing to neutralise alkalis with, the whole would be alkalis rather than acids and alkalis.
Does copper react quickly with alkalis?
Copper doesn't react wih alkalis.
