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it is because, when they react to each other, they neutralizes each other
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What is the opposite of a strong acid?
It depends which part of the stong acid concept you are concerned with: A weak acid is the opposite of a "strong" acid A strong base is the opposite of a strong "acid" A neutral solution is the oppposte of a strong acid (a reactive solution)
Why are bases often described as opposite of acids?
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.
What is the opposite of an acid?
The chemical opposite is a base (alkaline substance). Bases and acids generally neutralize each other. The literal opposite of an acid would be a neutral substance that had no reaction potential. This would differ for different reactions.
What chemical is opposite of an acid?
Bases and Alkalis are the opposites of acids. Alkalis are bases dissolved in water. When combined in the equal quantities, they neutralise each other.
Why are acid s often described as a corrosive?
Because they produce a gas or change color or even have a change in temperature.
Is taste an acid or a bases?
acid
Is lime the opposite of acid?
A lime itself contains citric acid, so it is acidic. Base is actually the opposite of acid. Ca(OH)2 is sometimes referred to as lime, and this is basic (the opposite of acid)
Examples of acid and bases?
Acids: hydrochloric acid, sulphuric acid, nitric acid Bases: sodium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide, sodium methoxide
Is there acid in bases?
Yes. When bases are dissociated in water an anion is formed with the formation of a conjugate acid.
What is often corossive an acid or a base?
Corrosion is based on chemical reactions; acids and bases are frequently very reactive substances.
An amino acid that is referred to as nonessential would be best described as one that?
A non-essential amino acid is one that the body can produce itself without supplementation and includes Lysine, Leucine, Isoleucine, Methionine, Tryptophan, Theronine, Phenylalanine and Valine.
How is acid concentration described?
acid concentration is described from the PH level.. if the PH is below 7 the substance is very acidic.
