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Would it be better to neutralize an acid spill with a weak base like baking soda or a strong base like sodium hydroxide and why?
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If solid sodium hydroxide were added to neutralize the HCl would this reverse the reaction and cause the sodium chloride to redissolve?
No, adding solid sodium hydroxide to neutralize hydrochloric acid (HCl) would not cause sodium chloride to redissolve. The reaction between sodium hydroxide and hydrochloric acid forms water and sodium chloride, which remains in its dissolved form. The addition of solid sodium hydroxide would simply further neutralize the acid and increase the concentration of the resulting sodium chloride solution.
Examples of bases and their uses?
Sodium Hydroxide: manufacture of Soap, as a cleaning agent. Ammonia in the manufacture of fertilisers and in cleaning agents as well.
What are some chemicals you can use to cause neutralization?
A neutralization reaction occurs between an acid and a base, if the base involved is a strong base, that is a metal hydroxide, the reaction could be viewed as a double replacement or methathesis reaction. For example the reaction of hydrochloric acid with sodium hydroxide produces sodium chloride and water HCl + NaOH = NaCl + HOH. However if the base is a weak acid, such as ammonia (NH3) the reaction type is more of a synthesis HCl + NH3 = NH4Cl
What chemical should be added to neutralize hydrochloric acid?
Add the correct amount of an Alkali, such as Sodium Hydroxide. Use an indicator to find out when it has been neutralized, such as phenolphthalein (however you spell it) or Universal Indicator.
NaOH base or acid?
Sodium hydroxide is basic.
Can a base be neutralized by a hydroxide if not why?
Hydroxide compounds such as sodium hydroxide (NaOH) are bases. Bases do not neutralize other bases. Acids neutralize bases.
If solid sodium hydroxide were added to neutralize the HCl would this reverse the reaction and cause the sodium chloride to redissolve?
No, adding solid sodium hydroxide to neutralize hydrochloric acid (HCl) would not cause sodium chloride to redissolve. The reaction between sodium hydroxide and hydrochloric acid forms water and sodium chloride, which remains in its dissolved form. The addition of solid sodium hydroxide would simply further neutralize the acid and increase the concentration of the resulting sodium chloride solution.
How do you get a neutral solution starting from sodium hydroxide?
Add acid and neutralize the solution.
Why is sodium hydroxide in toothpaste?
sodium hydroxide is baking powder in your tooth paste it is suppose to get rid of place faster
What is the best substance to neutralise sodium hydroxide solution?
Any acid can be used to neutralize a base such as sodium hydroxide. If you have a concentrated solution of sodium hydroxide, you could neutralize it most efficiently with a strong acid such as hydrochloric acid. You can also neutralize it with Coca Cola, or vinegar, or many other acidic chemicals, but it would require a larger amount than if you used hydrochloric acid.
What do you add to vinegar to make it neutral?
Baking soda is probably your best bet. The Bicarbonate is a weak base which will neutralize the acetic acid in the vinegar. There are other bases you can use as well, such as lye (sodium hydroxide) but baking soda is safest.
What is used to neutralize a spill of NiCad battery electrolyte?
Nicad batteries have sodium hydroxide electrolyte. Citric acid powder will neutralize it.
How do you neutralize sodium added to water?
Sodium react with water forming a base - sodium hydroxide - and releasing hydrogen. Add an acid for neutralization.
Why is sodium hydroxide is sometimes added to a vial of anesthetic solution?
There are times when bacteria, acidify an infected site, therefore adding sodium hydroxide will neutralize the region for a basic site.
A nitric acid solution is neutralized using sodium hydroxide how many grams of sodium hydroxide are needed to neutralize 3.50L of 0.700 M nitric acid solution?
98g
When just enough acid has been added to neutralize the sodium hydroxide what colour will the indicator be?
Green
What is the least hazardous material to neutralize sodium hydroxide?
Vinegar will do it, but you'll need quite a bit.
