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What substance is used to determine the presence of an acid or base?
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∙ 6y ago
by using an indicator like litmus paper!!!
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 15y agoThe most simple test would be a pH indicator such as litmus paper or another pH indicating solution
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∙ 13y agoSeveral tests can be performed such as the use of pH paper, litmus paper, or phenolpthalein.
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∙ 15y agoA Litmus Test A Litmus Test
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What type of substance nutralises an acid?
A Base or Alkali.
What is acid base indicator?
An acid base indicator is a chemical substance that has the ability to change color depending on the pH.
What chunky substance occurs when an acid and a base mix?
Acid + Base → Water + Salt So it's salt.
What is the definitions of an acid base and salt as they apply to chemistry?
An acid can be viewed as a substance that provides protons (H+) to solution. A base can be viewed as a substance that accepts protons or that provides hydroxyl ion (OH-). A salt is a substance that results from the reaction of an acid and a base.
Is caustic acid or base?
It doesn't matter if the substance is basic or acidic. What makes a substance destructive is the strength of the substance.
What is an indicator as related to an acid and a base?
It is a substance(chemical or natural) which changes colour in the presence of an acid or base.
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 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.
What is used to determine the presence of acids and bases by a change in color?
Acid-base indicators are used for this purpose.
What is litumus paper used to indicate?
Litmus paper is used to indicate whether a substance is acidic or basic. Blue litmus paper turns red in the presence of an acid, while red litmus paper turns blue in the presence of a base.
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.
A substance used to indicate the presence of an acid base or neutral?
These substances are named pH indicators. See a list on the link bellow.
What is an acid base?
An Acid is a substance that tastes sour and Base is a substance that tastes bitter and feels slippery.
