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Yes and no.
One definition of an acid is a molecule that can donate a H+ ion. So for example if you have an acid such as hydrochloric acid (HCl) in water, HCl will donate it's H+ to the H2O molecule, forming Cl- and H3O+.
In contrast, a base is a molecule that accepts H+ ions. This means a base such as NH3 reacts with H2O to form OH- and NH4.
So when pH is measured, it is the ratio of H3O+ ions to OH- ions. If there are more H3O+ ions, you then know that there are more acidic molecules in the solution, since they must be giving away their H+ ions.
So a solution with an acid in it will have more H3O+ ions (which can be described as H+ ions) in it. However, an acid by itself will have nothing to donate H+ ions to.
P.S
The number of H's in a molecule often don't help to identify it as a base or an acid.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoNo, they are each as strong as the other. This is a common mis-thought.
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∙ 12y agoYes, bases are corrosive, they burn the human skin.
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∙ 7y agoYes, both are corrosive.
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∙ 15y agoyes, its is
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Do both acids and bases have a pH higher than 7?
yes because acids are corrosive
What can acids and bases do alone or together?
bases neutralise the acids
Why acids and bases are important to everyday life?
acids and bases are important!
What are some common characteristics of a acids and bases?
i got my science book in front of me :). so easy. Acids: Hydrogen ions causes foods to taste sour may burn you dissolve in inorganc acids. Bases: when dissolved in water forms hydroxide ions (OH) hydroxide ions contain hydrogen and oxygen atoms. some bases break up fats and oils. some bases taste bitter. WARNING: to check if its an acid or a base do not taste or touch. im serious u can die get knocked out get burned.
How do acids respond to bases?
The reaction between bases and acids is a neutralization reaction.
What correctly describes the corrosive nature of strong acids and strong bases?
Strong acids and strong bases are both usually corrosive.
Is acids and bases corrosives?
Yes, concentrated acids and bases are more corrosive than dilute acids and bases
Is corrosive a acid or a base?
Both acids and bases can be corrosive/caustic.
Why do you need to be very careful when dealing wth acids and bases?
Acids and bases are frequently corrosive and toxic.
How are acids and bases alike?
They are both corrosive to metals.
Do both acids and bases have a pH higher than 7?
yes because acids are corrosive
Why are acids and bases considered strong?
They either have a high concentration of H+ ions (acids) or OH- ions (bases). Strong acids and bases are also highly corrosive relative to weaker more neutral acids/bases.
A chemical that in relatively small amounts produces injury when it comes in contact with skin tissue is known as?
corrosive
Why do we care if something is an acid or a base?
Strong acids and bases are corrosive and toxic.
What are often described as corrostive?
Strong acids and bases are often described as corrosive.
Are all acid and bases harmful?
Bases, I'm not sure. But all acids I would say are, seeing as they are corrosive.
Both strong acids and strong bases are highly corrosive?
They both dissociate virtually 100% in water.
