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You use litmus paper and if it turns dark blue (11 - 14) then it is an alkali, if it turns green (6 - 10) it is neutral, and if it turns red (0 - 5) it's an acid.
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How do YOU detect the presence of acid or alkali?
PH test
Is alkali soluble in water?
you can find out if a substance is an acid or alkali by adding universal indicator
What is Ph level testing used for?
The asnwer is to test if the object is an acid or alkali.The asnwer is to test if the object is an acid or alkali.
Is actimel an alkali?
Actimel is extremely ACIDIC, A litmus test turns very RED
How could you test for an acid or alkali?
Litmus; universal indicator; reaction tests; spectroscopy.
How do YOU detect the presence of acid or alkali?
PH test
Is alkali soluble in water?
you can find out if a substance is an acid or alkali by adding universal indicator
What chemical an you use to test acids and alkali's?
These substances are called pH indicators.
What is Ph level testing used for?
The asnwer is to test if the object is an acid or alkali.The asnwer is to test if the object is an acid or alkali.
Is actimel an alkali?
Actimel is extremely ACIDIC, A litmus test turns very RED
How could you test for an acid or alkali?
Litmus; universal indicator; reaction tests; spectroscopy.
What can tell us whether something is an acid or alkali in 10 letters?
Test the pH.
What do indicators test for?
Indicators are used to test if something for example whether vinegar is an acid or alkali. Due to the pH scale, 1 - 3 is a strong acid, 4 - 6 is a weak acid, 7 is neutral, 8 - 10 is a weak alkali and 11 - 14 is a strong alkali. Vinegar should turn orange when added with an indicator, with the pH of about 3.
How can you detect the alkali in the water at the end of the reaction of potassium with water?
litmus test is the easiest one.blue litmus will turn into red.
Is lithium hydroxide a acid or a alkali?
Alkali. IF something contains hydroxide ions it is an alkali.
What is the most reactive alkali earth metal?
The most explosive alkali earth metal on the planet is Francium. No actually Francium is still below Cesium. And Cesium is the second explosive on the planet. No one actually knows what the most explosive alkali metal is because they are not legally allowed to test it.
How do you test if an alkali is dangerous?
Put in some universal indicator and find the colour. Correspond this to bthe pH scale to find how dangerous it is.
