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Bases are the opposite of acids due to the fact they are a hydrogen ion acceptor and an acid is a hydrogen ion donor.
In the many definitions of bases and acids, bases do the opposite of what acids do.
-- In the Lewis definition, acids are electron pair acceptors while bases are electron pair donors.
-- In the Bronsted-Lowry definition, acids are substances that donate protons while bases are substances that accepts protons.
-- In practicality, acids lower the pH of a solution and bases increase the pH of a solution.
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A BASE is an oxide of a metal.
An ALKALI is a soluble base.
An acid can neutralise both. However, they are not seen as 'opposites'.
Remember the reactions of acids. ( low pH)
Acid + Alkali = Salt + Water (neutrality - pH 7)
Acid + Base = Salt + Water (neutrality - pH 7)
Acid + Metal = Salt + Hydrogen
Acid + Carbonate = Salt + Water (ph7) + Carbon Dioxide(Acidic gas)
From the table Acids and Alkalis/Bases neutralise one another producing a salt & water . Resultant pH is '7'.
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∙ 12y agoNaOH + HCl -> NaCl + H2O
The reaction result, a salt and water. Is this what you meant?
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∙ 15y agoNo, but acids and alkalis are.
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Why is the process that takes place in a mitochondrion often described as being the opposite of the process taht takes place in a chloroplast?
because there not the same
How do carboxylic acids and esters differ in odor?
Carboxylic acids have often not very pleasant smelling. Esters smell sweeter, often fruity.
Cytosine is an example of a nitrogen base found on what acid?
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Which macromoleculesare are often made of three fatty acids bound to a glycerol molecules?
Lipid.
What macromolecules is often made of three acids bound to a glycerol molecule?
They are the lipids. They are the monomers of lipids
What are often described as corrostive?
Strong acids and bases are often described as corrosive.
Why do you think bases are often described the opposite of acids?
1) Bronsted-Lowry acids are proton donors. Bronsted-Lowry bases are proton acceptors. 2) Lewis acids are electron acceptors. Lewis bases are electron donors.
Why do you think bases are often described as the opposite of?
1) Bronsted-Lowry acids are proton donors. Bronsted-Lowry bases are proton acceptors. 2) Lewis acids are electron acceptors. Lewis bases are electron donors.
Why do you think bases are often described as the opposites of acids'?
1) Bronsted-Lowry acids are proton donors. Bronsted-Lowry bases are proton acceptors. 2) Lewis acids are electron acceptors. Lewis bases are electron donors.
Why do bases often described as the opposites of acids?
it is because, when they react to each other, they neutralizes each other
Why do bases are often described as the opposite of acid?
it is because, when they react to each other, they neutralizes each other
What determines the strength of acids and bases?
The strength of acids and bases is most often indicated by the concentration of hydrogen ions in the solution. This is called the pH.
Are acids and alkalis solutions?
Acids and alkalis (properly known as bases) are often used in the form of solutions, but most can exist outside a solution as well.
What ion is often found in high concentrations of bases?
One that is not found in Acids, youy're very welcome...
Acids and bases have many uses around the home and in industry.?
true
What is often corossive an acid or a base?
Corrosion is based on chemical reactions; acids and bases are frequently very reactive substances.
Why are solutions of acids and bases often good conductors of electricity?
cause pickles are cucumbers that have shrank when the oompa loompas ate them
