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Is corrosive alkaline?

Yes, corrosive substances are typically alkaline in nature. Alkaline substances have a high pH level and can cause burns or damage to living tissues upon contact. Examples of corrosive alkaline substances include sodium hydroxide and potassium hydroxide.


Is corrosive a acid or alkaline?

Corrosive substances can be either acidic or alkaline. The term "corrosive" refers to the ability of a substance to cause damage or destruction to materials it comes into contact with, such as metals or living tissues. Examples of corrosive substances include strong acids like hydrochloric acid and strong alkaline substances like sodium hydroxide.


Is corrosive an acid or a base or both or neither?

Corrosive is a term used to describe substances that can cause damage by chemical reaction. A substance can be corrosive and either an acid or a base, depending on its chemical properties. Being corrosive does not define whether a substance is an acid or base, as both acids and bases can exhibit corrosive properties.


Is a base corrosive to metals?

oxegen is a corrosive and yet a base so therefore yes


What is a corrosive substance that will turn litmus blue?

A corrosive substance that will turn litmus blue is a strong base, like sodium hydroxide or potassium hydroxide. These substances are alkaline and will change the color of litmus paper from red to blue when they come in contact with it.


Are neutral solutions corrosive?

Neutral solutions are not corrosive because they are neither acidic nor basic. Corrosion typically occurs in acidic or alkaline environments where there is a presence of proton donors or acceptors. In a neutral solution, the pH is around 7, which is not conducive to causing corrosion.


What is the difference between alkaline and caustic?

Alkaline refers to a substance with a pH greater than 7, while caustic refers to a substance that can burn or corrode living tissue. While both terms refer to substances that are basic in nature, caustic typically implies a stronger and more harmful effect on contact.


How are acid and alkali alike?

Both are corrosive.


Formula for caustic soda?

NaOH


Is corrosive acid or alkali?

Both acid and alkali can be corrosive


What does the corrosive symbol on a product label indicates?

A corrosive symbol on a product label indicates that the product is a corrosive material that could, depending on how corrosive it is, corrode steel or aluminum, or damage skin or other body tissue it may come in contact with. Usually, when we say "contact" we are talking about the skin being in contact with the corrosive liquid. However, vapors from a corrosive liquid can irritate the nose, lungs and eyes. In some cases the vapors of a corrosive liquid can be severely irritating and a hazard in themselves.


Why is tasting or feeling an unknown solution not good way to determine whether the solution is acidic or alkaline?

This solution may be toxic, corrosive or radioactive.