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Because the conjugate acid of a strong base is a much weaker acid than water. Since the conjugate acid is so weak, its chemical action as an acid is negligible in solution. Strong bases have very weak conjugate acids. Weak bases have relatively strong conjugate acids. The same is true for the conjugate bases of strong acids, such as HCl. Cl- is a much weaker base than than water, so its effects are also negligible.
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Is Sodium Hydroxide Basic?
The easiest way of remembering whether something is a base is by remembering: "A base is a metal oxide, metal hydroxide, or ammonia." Sodium Hydroxide comes under the metal hydroxide category, so yes, it is a base.
Is sodium hydroxide a bases or acids?
base
What will be the effect of sodium hydroxide in blue litmus paper?
Blue litmus paper turns red in an acid and remains blue in a base such as sodium hydroxide. Red litmus paper would turn blue in the base sodium hydroxide.
What term is used to describe sodium hydroxide?
There is not a term used to described sodium hydroxide. If it is mixed with another element it would be referred to as hydrolysis.
Chemical containing hydroxide ions?
sodium
NaOH base or acid?
Sodium hydroxide is basic.
Which is a stronger base Ammonia or sodium hydroxide?
Sodium Hydroxide is a stronger base than Ammonia
Which is the stronger base what Sodium Hydroxide or Potassium Hydroxide?
Potassium Hydroxide is stronger than sodium hydroxide
Is ammonium hydroxide a strong base than sodium hydroxide?
No.
Does sodium hydroxide release protons when added to water?
No. Sodium hydroxide releases hydroxide ions, which actually take protons out of the solution. This qualifies sodium hydroxide as a base.
Is sodium hydroxide the strongest acid?
No, far from it. Sodium hydroxide is one of if not the strongest know base.
Which one of the following is considered a weak base sodium hydroxide acetic acid sodium bicarbonate or hydrochloric acid?
Sodium bicarbonate is a weak base.
What is the base of NaCl?
Sodium chloride is derived from sodium hydroxide.
What are substances that form hydrogen ions when released in water?
If it produces hydroxide ions (OH-) when dissolved in water, it is considered a base. Examples would be sodium hydroxide (NaOH), potassium hydroxide (KOH), and even ammonia (NH3) becauseNH3 + H2O ==> NH4+ + OH-
Is Sodium Hydroxide Basic?
The easiest way of remembering whether something is a base is by remembering: "A base is a metal oxide, metal hydroxide, or ammonia." Sodium Hydroxide comes under the metal hydroxide category, so yes, it is a base.
What color does blue litmus paper turn with Sodium hydroxide?
NOTHING! Sodium hydroxide (NaOH) is a base, and BLP does not change color with a base.
Is metal hydroxide a base?
Yes, any thing with hydroxide as part of the compound is a base i.e. NaOH (sodium hydroxide)
