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KBr is a byproduct of the neutralization of an acid and a base. So in simple terms it's neither; it's a neutral salt.

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Is Potassium Bromide and ACID Base or Neutral?

Potassium bromide is a 'Chemical Salt' , therefore it is neutral. Its respective ions form alkalis and acids. viz. KOH ( Alkali), and HBr ( Acid).


Is potassium bromide a acid or base?

KBr is a byproduct of the neutralization of an acid and a base. So in simple terms it's neither; it's a neutral salt.


Is kbr acid or base?

Its neither, it's a salt!


Is potassium chloride a base acid or a base?

It is not a base or acid as it is neutral and has a PH value of 7


When HBr is neutralized with KOH what salt is formed?

The reaction is:HBr + KOH = KBr + H2O


Is KBr an acid?

KBrO3 is potassium bromate which is made from KOH (potassium hydroxide) and bromic acid (HBrO3). The salt will have an alkaline (basic) pH >7 when dissolved in water.


What are the ions for potassium bromide?

Yes, potassium bromide (KBr) is a salt. A salt, by definition, is a byproduct of the neutralization of an acid and a base. KBr can be formed from the reaction of HBr (an acid) and KOH (a base).


What is the Common Name for Potassium bromide?

Muatic Acid ======= No, muriatic acid is the name for hydrochloric acid, HCl


What is the balanced equation for potassium bromide and hydrochloric acid?

The balanced equation for potassium bromide (KBr) and hydrochloric acid (HCl) reacting is: KBr + HCl → KCl + HBr. This reaction is a double displacement reaction, where potassium chloride (KCl) and hydrobromic acid (HBr) are formed.


What is the name for the compound KBr?

"Potassium bromide"


Is bromide an acid or base?

Bromide is not, in an of itself, an acid or a base. Bromide is capable of combining with an H+ ion and then becomes Hydrobromic Acid. Due to Bromine's position on the periodic table it is likely to form acids, not bases.


Is potassium fluoride acid or base?

Potassium Flouride is a salt. It is neither acid nor base. It tends to be slightly alkaline.