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What is the importance on knowing how acidic or basic a substances?
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∙ 11y ago
Sometimes if we accidentally eat or drink something,we should know if that thing is dangerous or not.We need to know if that thing is acidic or basic( Chemistry deals with acids,bases etc).so that's why it is important to know if that thing is acidic or basic to know if it is safe or not
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 14y agoIt will help when you're trying to do a chemical reaction with the substance.
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Are all substances either acidic or basic?
No. Many substances will act as neither acids nor basic. There are also amphoteric substances, which can act as both acids and bases depending on the circumstances.
Are household substances classified as acidic basic or neutral?
They're classified according to their pH level.
Why do some plant materials change color in the presence of acidic or basic substances?
This is how they react to the substances. Sometimes the substances that are inside the plant will react in an unusual way with the substance.
Why is factory wastes are neutralized by adding basic substances?
IF the wastes are acidic in nature, adding basic (alkaline) materials would counteract the acidity.
Is soap acidic or basic?
"Soap" is a category of substances, not a single thing. Most soaps tend to be at least somewhat basic, but it's not an absolute requirement.
What is the importance of knowing the pH material?
PH value help us in knowing whether the element is acidic or basic.
Is medicne acid or alkali?
Normally medicines are not highly acidic or basic. They are mainly weakly acidic or basic substances or salt of weakly acidic or basic substances. Only a few drugs are acidic or basic.The properties of the medicines are depends on the route of administration and target area of the drug.
How is pH connected to acids and bases?
The pH number determines if the substance is acidic or basic. Numbers 1-6 determine acidic substances, 1 being the most acidic. Numbers 8-14 determine basic substances, 14 being the most basic. 7 is neutral. (:
How does pH enter freshwater?
Water will always have a pH. pH is a measure of how acidic or basic a solution is. Intruduction of basic substances such as carbonates will raise pH. Introduction of acidic substances such as carbonic or sulfuric acid will lower pH.
Are all substances either acidic or basic?
No. Many substances will act as neither acids nor basic. There are also amphoteric substances, which can act as both acids and bases depending on the circumstances.
Are household substances classified as acidic basic or neutral?
They're classified according to their pH level.
Why do some plant materials change color in the presence of acidic or basic substances?
This is how they react to the substances. Sometimes the substances that are inside the plant will react in an unusual way with the substance.
Why are factory wastes neutralized by adding basic substances?
IF the wastes are acidic in nature, adding basic (alkaline) materials would counteract the acidity.
Why is factory wastes are neutralized by adding basic substances?
IF the wastes are acidic in nature, adding basic (alkaline) materials would counteract the acidity.
Is soap acidic or basic?
"Soap" is a category of substances, not a single thing. Most soaps tend to be at least somewhat basic, but it's not an absolute requirement.
How do certain substances affect the pH level of tap water?
Acidic substances will lower pH and more alkaline or basic substances will put it above the neutral value of pH = 7
Why are acidic substances lower in pH value than basic substances?
because the substance is high on pH value because the substance is high on pH value
