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Why is it more difficult to spot an acid from an alkali by looking at its name?
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∙ 11y ago
Because substances containing acids often have the word 'acid' in its name, for example, 'citric acid'. You don't find a bottle of oven cleaner called 'alkalis oven cleaner' do you?
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Is hydrogen sulphate an acid or an alkali?
Acid, to be more specific, I believe it's a type of sulfuric acid.
Is acid more dangerous than alkali?
Toxic means "able to kill". Some acids and some alkalis are toxic, so it can be either.
What does adding alkali to acid do to pH?
The solution become more and more alkaline and the pH increase.
Is acid worse than alkaline?
Both an acid and an alkali can be strong or weak. These are 2 different things. A strong acid is an acid which has a low pH (pH 1 or 2 or 3) and a weak acid is an acid of pH about 5 or 6. Whereas a strong alkali is an alkali of pH 11, 12 while a weak alkali has a pH of about 7 or 8.
Why is it more difficult to spot an alkali than an acid by its name?
because an alkali can be found in everyday household use like milk or toothpastes would know if it was an acid because it would be harmful and dangerous (well some ) alkali can be dangerous but not all of them are otherwise we would all be sick by now from using toothpaste,washing up liquid and so on .
Which would cancel out battery acid more acid or water or alkali?
Alkali, of course. 2NaOH + H2SO4 -> Na2SO4 + 2H2O
Is sour milk more of an alkali then milk?
Sour milk is more acid than nomal milk. Lower pH = acid. Higher pH = alkali.
Is hydrogen sulphate an acid or an alkali?
Acid, to be more specific, I believe it's a type of sulfuric acid.
Is acid more dangerous than alkali?
Toxic means "able to kill". Some acids and some alkalis are toxic, so it can be either.
Are antacids a acid or alkali?
Antacids work against acids. If you were to add an acid to an acid you would just make more acid. They are therefore alkaline.
What does adding alkali to acid do to pH?
The solution become more and more alkaline and the pH increase.
Is acid worse than alkaline?
Both an acid and an alkali can be strong or weak. These are 2 different things. A strong acid is an acid which has a low pH (pH 1 or 2 or 3) and a weak acid is an acid of pH about 5 or 6. Whereas a strong alkali is an alkali of pH 11, 12 while a weak alkali has a pH of about 7 or 8.
Why is it more difficult to spot an alkali than an acid by its name?
because an alkali can be found in everyday household use like milk or toothpastes would know if it was an acid because it would be harmful and dangerous (well some ) alkali can be dangerous but not all of them are otherwise we would all be sick by now from using toothpaste,washing up liquid and so on .
Is NaNO3 an acid or alkali?
No.Since,sodium nitrite(NaNO2)is a salt of strong base and weak acid,in water solution it will leave more amount of [OH-] ions.Hence, solution will be basic.Therefore,NaNO2 is base not an acid.
What acid do they contain?
Who are they? Be more specific, and you will get the answer you are looking for.
What would happen if you mix a strong base and a weak acid?
Neutralization is more likely to be H+ from acid reaction with OH- of alkali.
Is smelling salts a acid or alkali?
smelling salts or ammonia carbonate most commonly have a PH of 9, thus making them more basic.
