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No. Many substances will act as neither acids nor basic. There are also amphoteric substances, which can act as both acids and bases depending on the circumstances.

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Are all oxides acidic?

No, not all oxides are acidic. Oxides can be classified as acidic, basic, or amphoteric depending on their chemical properties. Acidic oxides react with water to form an acidic solution, basic oxides react with water to form a basic solution, and amphoteric oxides can act as either an acid or a base depending on the conditions.


What are the differences between basic and alkaline substances?

Basic substances have a pH level above 7, while alkaline substances specifically refer to substances that can neutralize acids. All alkaline substances are basic, but not all basic substances are alkaline.


Is all purpose flour basic or acidic?

All-purpose flour is considered neutral, meaning it is neither basic nor acidic.


Is acidic or basic a solution?

You seem to be confused. acidic and basic are not things, they are properties. For example, vinegar is a solution, and it is acidic, because in solution, it dissolves to release hydrogen ions. Basic solutions, such as bleach, either accept hydronium ions in solution, or release hydroxide ions in solution. But all solutions, with the exception of distilled water, is either definatively acidic or basic. Look up a pH meter or a pH scale. The lower the number, the more acidic a solution is. The higher the number is, the more basic a solution is, and if it is 7.0, then it is neutral.


What are the differences between corrosive and acidic substances in terms of their effects on materials and living organisms?

Corrosive substances can cause damage by breaking down materials through chemical reactions, while acidic substances specifically have a low pH level and can also cause harm by corroding materials and potentially harming living organisms. Acidic substances are a type of corrosive substance, but not all corrosive substances are acidic.

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Are all oxides acidic?

No, not all oxides are acidic. Oxides can be classified as acidic, basic, or amphoteric depending on their chemical properties. Acidic oxides react with water to form an acidic solution, basic oxides react with water to form a basic solution, and amphoteric oxides can act as either an acid or a base depending on the conditions.


What are the differences between basic and alkaline substances?

Basic substances have a pH level above 7, while alkaline substances specifically refer to substances that can neutralize acids. All alkaline substances are basic, but not all basic substances are alkaline.


Is all purpose flour basic or acidic?

All-purpose flour is considered neutral, meaning it is neither basic nor acidic.


Is acidic or basic a solution?

You seem to be confused. acidic and basic are not things, they are properties. For example, vinegar is a solution, and it is acidic, because in solution, it dissolves to release hydrogen ions. Basic solutions, such as bleach, either accept hydronium ions in solution, or release hydroxide ions in solution. But all solutions, with the exception of distilled water, is either definatively acidic or basic. Look up a pH meter or a pH scale. The lower the number, the more acidic a solution is. The higher the number is, the more basic a solution is, and if it is 7.0, then it is neutral.


What is more acidic pH or pH?

9 is not acidic at all, it's actually basic. 5 is acidic.


What are the differences between corrosive and acidic substances in terms of their effects on materials and living organisms?

Corrosive substances can cause damage by breaking down materials through chemical reactions, while acidic substances specifically have a low pH level and can also cause harm by corroding materials and potentially harming living organisms. Acidic substances are a type of corrosive substance, but not all corrosive substances are acidic.


Are salts all acids?

No; salts can be acidic, basic or neutral.


Is the female reproductive tract acidic or basic before and after ovulation?

Slightly acidic, all the time, I believe.


What do acidic substances contain?

All acidic substances contain hydrogen. Not only this, but acidic substances must be able to "donate" a hydrogen ion (proton) to an aqueous solution. In case you needed to know, bases are the same, except instead of hydrogen, they have hydroxide (OH).


What does alkaline mean acidic or basic or neutral or soluble?

all above


Is dilute sulphuric acid basic or acidic?

Dilute sulfuric acid is still acid. It is NOT basic at all.


Is copper oxide acidic?

No, it is not soluble at all, so it won't react with, or protolyse in water.