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It is because they neutralize each other.Acids give H+ ions whereas bases give OH- ions.Both combine to form H2O which is a neutral subs.
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What is the opposite of Acid?
The opposite chemically would be alkaline, or basic. The opposite of an acid (releasing hydrogen ions) would be a base (releasing hydroxide ions).
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)
Is Salt formed when an acid or a base react chemically?
Yes. An acid-base reaction forms a salt and water. acid+ + base− = salt + water
Is antacid an base or acid?
Antacid is the opposite of acid. It's a base.
Are alkalies and base same?
Yes,alkalies and bases are the same. An alkali is a soluble salt of an alkali metal like sodium or potassium. Today, the term alkali describes a substance that chemically is a base (the opposite of an acid).
What is the opposite of Acid?
The opposite chemically would be alkaline, or basic. The opposite of an acid (releasing hydrogen ions) would be a base (releasing hydroxide ions).
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)
What is mean by conjugate?
If a base is chemically the same as a certain acid except without a hydrogen ion, it is that acid's conjugate base. If an acid is chemically the same as a certain base except with an extra hydrogen ion, it is that base's conjugate acid.
When a base is mixed with acidic solution neutralization occurs because?
when a base is mixed with an acidic solution why does neutralization occurs?
What is amphoteric metal?
Having the characteristics of an acid and a base and capable of reacting chemically either as an acid or a base.
Is Salt formed when an acid or a base react chemically?
Yes. An acid-base reaction forms a salt and water. acid+ + base− = salt + water
Is antacid an base or acid?
Antacid is the opposite of acid. It's a base.
Are alkalies and base same?
Yes,alkalies and bases are the same. An alkali is a soluble salt of an alkali metal like sodium or potassium. Today, the term alkali describes a substance that chemically is a base (the opposite of an acid).
When an acid and base combine they react chemically and the result is water and an?
Salt
What compound is the chemical opposite of an acid?
The opposite of an acidis a base.
What is a pH level of 9?
A pH level of 9 is a substance that is considered a weak base or alkali. The opposite of an acid. A base is a substance with a molecular ending with OH. Baking soda can have a PH value of 9. In order for it to react chemically as a base, it must be dissolved/ionized in water so that its components can react chemically with other substances.
Does nitric acid behave as a base?
Sounds unlikely, since it's an acid, therefore can't be a base which is by definition the opposite of an acid.
