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A substance that helps to keep a stable pH in a solution is called a?
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A substance that helps to maintain a specific pH is called a "Buffer" it can be either acidic or alkaline depending on the purpose and what needs to be buffered.
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What substance is acid?
a substance that has a pH of 6 or above (1-6). hope this helps :-P
What is a substance that helps chemical reactions?
A substance that helps chemical reactions is called a catalyst. It speeds up the rate of a reaction by providing an alternative pathway with lower activation energy. Catalysts are not consumed in the reaction and can be used repeatedly.
Why carbanions are not stable as they have 8 electrons in their outer most shell?
Carbanions are reactive since carbon isn't all that electronegative and would really like to get rid of that negative charge, thank you very much. The presence of conjugated systems that can "spread" the charge around helps greatly, and triphenylmethyl ion can be a stable carbanion in THF solution.
Importance of pH value?
pH is the measure of H+ ions are present in a mixture.
What does the scientific word for solvent mean?
A solvent is the substance that the solute is mixed into to form a solution. For instance, water would be the solvent of the ocean, because salt mixes with it to form salt water. If it helps, remember that the size of the words can be used to help you remember this. Solute goes in Sovent to form Solution.
Is gingerale a solution?
Haha, yes it is. A solution is a mixture that looks like it's made of one substance. Therefore, gingerale is a solution =) Hope that helps xD
What is the name of the substance that helps carry oxygen?
The substance that help the blood carry oxygen is called hemoglobin.
A colored substance that helps to keep the skin from burning is called what?
melanin
Something in which a substance dissolves?
"this property of water helps move substances from the roots of trees to their leaves"
What is the substance that helps a reaction but isn't chemically changed?
These substances are called catalysts.
What is important for maintaining a stable thermal environment within the human body?
Water is the most important substance for maintaining body temperature.
What is solution of salt?
A solution of sodium chloride is called salted water or brine.
Which substance acts as an emulsifier and helps absorb digested fat?
This chemical is called bile.
A substance which helps make a chemical change happen but is not changed itself in the process is called an?
The answer is catalyst
Which is the green substance in plant cells that helps plants make food?
itz called chlorophil
How is paper helpful?
It helps in indicating whether a substance is acidic or basic A red litmus paper turns blue in basic solution and turns red in acidic solution A blue litmus paper turns red in acidic solution and turns darker blue in basic solution
Why is emulsion paint described as a colloid?
In a colloid, particles of one substance are mixed and dispersed with particles of another substance - but they are not dissolved in it. In an paint the pigment is dispersed in the liquid formed from the binding medium and solvent solution. Hope this helps :)
