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Why is it more difficult to spot an alkali than an acid by its name?
Wiki User
∙ 13y ago
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 .
Wiki User
∙ 13y ago
Wiki User
∙ 13y agoNames of the acids often have the word "acid" as part of the name.
Sulfuric Acid
Hydrochloric Acid
Muratic Acid
Acetic Acid
Carbonic Acid
Alkalis (Bases) don't.
Lye - Sodium Hydroxide
Potash - Potassium Hydroxide
Baking Soda - Sodium Bicarbonate
Calcium Carbonate
(note, many bases are either hydroxides or carbonates)
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Why is it more difficult to spot an acid from an alkali by looking at its name?
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?
Is sulphuric acid an acid or alkali?
As the name would suggest, it is an acid
What is the name of the chemical reaction between an acid or an alkali?
The reaction between an acid and an alkali is known as a neutralization.
Is washing soda an acid or an alkali?
It is an alkali its scientific name is sodium carbonate :)
Is acid more dangerous than alkali?
Toxic means "able to kill". Some acids and some alkalis are toxic, so it can be either.
Why is it more difficult to spot an acid from an alkali by looking at its name?
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?
Is stomach acid and acid or an alkali?
Acid, hence the name.
Is sulfuric acid alkali or acid?
As the name might suggest, it is an acid.
Is sulphuric acid an acid or alkali?
As the name would suggest, it is an acid
Is formic acid an acid or an alkali?
it is an acid because it says acid in the name
What is the name of the chemical reaction between an acid or an alkali?
The reaction between an acid and an alkali is known as a neutralization.
Is washing soda an acid or an alkali?
It is an alkali its scientific name is sodium carbonate :)
Is washing soda is an acid or alkali?
It is an alkali its scientific name is sodium carbonate :)
What is the name when an acid reacts with an alkali?
neutralization
Is acid more dangerous than alkali?
Toxic means "able to kill". Some acids and some alkalis are toxic, so it can be either.
Is hydrochloric acid in stomach acid alkali or neutral?
As the name hydrochloric acid might indicate, it is an acid.
Is citrus fruit alkali?
No they are acid they get their name citrus from the citric acid that they contain.
