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Strong acids and strong alkalis both tend to be very corrosive and potentially lethal if you are exposed to them. They can cause very severe chemical burns externally and internally.

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What are the good and bad effects of acids and alkalis on the people and the environment?

strong acids are corrosive which can burn our skin. strong alkalis are dangerous as if they go in our mouth our mouth will swell up .


Are alkalis and acids dangerous?

Alkalis and acids can be dangerous if handled improperly. They can cause burns, irritation, and other harmful effects if they come into contact with skin, eyes, or other tissues. It is important to use appropriate precautions when working with alkalis and acids to prevent accidents and injuries.


Are acids or alkalis more dangerous?

It depends on the specific acid or alkali, as some can be more dangerous than others. In general, strong acids can be more corrosive and damaging to the skin and tissue upon contact, while strong alkalis can also be harmful. Both can cause burns and other injuries if not handled properly.


What are the types of acids and alkalis?

Acids can be classified as inorganic acids(eg.HCL) versus organic acids(carbolic acid).Acids can be classified as weak(eg.acetic acid) versus strong acids(eg.nitric acid).Alkalis can be classified as weak versus strong.


Which is stronger a strong alkali or acid?

Strong acids are strongly acidic. Strong alkalies are strongly alkaline. And both strong acids and strong alkalies are equally corrosive, though I would say that strong acids and more dangerous to handle than strong alkali.


How can you tell how strong acids and alkalis are using the pH scale?

Acids have a pH under 7, alkalis have a pH bigger than 7.


Is alkali strong or weak?

Alkalis, bases, vary in strength as do acids


Are acids and alkali dangerous and why?

On contact to skin and other body tissue many acids and alkalis can cause chemical burns and even burn through flesh. In a ddition to this, many are also toxic.


Are acids more dangrous than alkalis?

Both acids and alkalis can be dangerous if mishandled or used improperly. Acids tend to be corrosive and can cause burns on skin or damage to materials, while alkalis can also cause burns and irritate the skin or eyes. The level of danger depends on the type and concentration of the acid or alkali involved.


Can Acids and Alkali's be dangerous?

Yes they can be dangerous if they are very strong i.e. Sulphuric acid and hydrochloric acid can be very dangerous. Caustic soda is dangerous as well. liquids with a pH rating (the pH scale goes from 1 to 14 with 7 being neutral i.e. water) of either: 1, 2, 3, 11, 12, 13, 14 are very strong and are corrosive. anything else won't be too dangerous.


Do acids counteract alkalis?

Yes, acids neutralize alkalis and inverse.


Household acids and alkalis?

households acids and alkalis is formic acid and syitric acid