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Any base will neutralize an acid. Most commonly used is baking soda. Be careful to not add too much too quickly. If possible find out what concentration the sulfuric acid is. The reaction of the base being added to the acid can create large amounts of heat. This heat could melt Plumbing pipes, floor drains, battery compartments, etc. It is best to dilute the baking soda (base) with water before adding it to the acid. I would start with a very diluted solution of water and baking soda and slowly move towards a more concentrated.
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∙ 15y agoIn general, any base will neutralize sulfuric acid (or any acid). Sulfuric acid, H2SO4, can be neutralized with, say, sodium hydroxide, NaOH, to form sodium sulfate, Na2SO4, and water, H2O, as end products of the exothermic reaction. The equation follows: 2NaOH + H2SO4 → Na2SO4 + 2H2O Recall that, in general, acids are H+ (a hydrogen or hydronium ion) and a negative ion combination, and bases are a positive ion and OH- (hydroxide ion) combination. And the general reaction between acids and bases yields a salt and water. It could be written like this: acid+ + base- → salt + water This is the Arrhenius definition of an acid-base reaction, and it is a Nobel Prize winner (1903) which has needed little modification to carry it into the modern chemistry laboratory. A link is provided to the Wikipedia post on this particular definition, and it's short and easy to read. Why not surf on over and check it out? It's a key element in unlocking the big, big world of chemistry (much of which, sadly, remains hidden from a large portion of the population - who benefit directly from it every single day of their lives). Oh, and wouldn't a link be nice? Hey, this is WikiAnswers. We got yer back. The link is provided. And we promise not to Rickroll you.
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∙ 9y agoAny strong base substance would work well for neutralizing sulfuric acid. Some examples of substances that would work are calcium carbonate and calcium hydroxide.
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∙ 15y agoAn acid (sulfuric being one of many) can only be neutralized by a base. Of the above choices, the only base is ammonium hydroxide. Combining the two would give ammonium sulfate (a salt).
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∙ 11y ago1st dilute it, remember pour the acid into the water to avoid heat causing splashing and acid burns. Next add a base, ie: sodium hydroxide, slowly until neutralized.
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∙ 9y agoNo. Sodium chloride has no acidic or basic properties at all. It will do absolutely nothing to neutralize sulfuric acid.
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∙ 12y agoYou would use an alkaline
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∙ 15y agobaking soda
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How would you neutralize acid?
nitrozenoues asid
Would would you use to cancel out sulfuric acid?
Sodium bicarbonate (or sodium hydrogen carbonate/baking soda) is commonly used to neutralize sulfuric acid, such as during a spill.
Will milk neutralize an acid?
No, milk is itself slightly acidic. Depending on the concentration of the acid you are trying to neutralize, you could dilute it a bit, but it would still be acidic.
Could someone use urine instead of urea to neutralize nitric acid when used to refine gold?
can urine be used to neutralize the nitric acid in aqua regia
What happens to the corrosive properties of an acid and a base after they neutralize each other?
If an acid and a base completely neutralize each other, their corrosive properties will be nullified and the resulting solution would not be corrosive at all.
How do you neutralize a base spill?
Use an acid.
What is the use of soda ash?
to neutralize acid
How would you neutralize a acid?
nitrozenoues asid
How would you neutralize acid?
nitrozenoues asid
What do you neutralize battery acid with?
you would need a base in neutralize since it is an acid, but you would need to the acid's hp number. Bleach would probably work, but don't try it get medial help.
Would would you use to cancel out sulfuric acid?
Sodium bicarbonate (or sodium hydrogen carbonate/baking soda) is commonly used to neutralize sulfuric acid, such as during a spill.
What name do you give to the substance which can be used to cancel out an acid?
to neutralize an acid you use NaCl I believe
Will milk neutralize an acid?
No, milk is itself slightly acidic. Depending on the concentration of the acid you are trying to neutralize, you could dilute it a bit, but it would still be acidic.
Would vinegar and ammonia acid neutralize each other?
yes vinegar and ammonia neutralize each other.
Would it take the same amount of base to neutralize a weak acid as it would a strong acid?
The amount of base depends on the chemical formula of the acid.
Jellyfish stings acid or alkali?
They are alkali, hence the use of vinegar to neutralize the stings.
What happens to the corrosive properties of an acid and a base after they neutralize each other?
If an acid and a base completely neutralize each other, their corrosive properties will be nullified and the resulting solution would not be corrosive at all.
