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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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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 11y agothey are harmful because , in acid the main harmful thing is acid rain.
it is acidic. it is harmful to the skin.
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∙ 13y agoYes, strong alkalies are as dangerous, or sometimes even more dangerous, than strong acids. For example, ammonia (strong alkali) is more dangerous than hydrochloric acid (strong acid).
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Are alkalis and acids dangerous?
Acids and alkalis with a high pH (1 or 2 for acids and 14 or 15 for alkalis) can be dangerous, like hydrochloric acid which can cause damage to the skin if contact with the acid is made. Acids and alkalis with a low pH (5 for acids and 11 for alkalis) aren't dangerous, as vinegar is an acid with that pH and toothpaste is an alkali.
Are acids more dangrous than alkalis?
They are both equally dangerous!
Why acids are useful?
Otherwise we would have nothing to neutralise alkalis with, the whole would be alkalis rather than acids and alkalis.
Are acids plus alkalis friends or foes?
The reaction between acids and alkalis is a neutralization reactin.
What is the reaction between acids and acids?
acids and alkalis have no difference
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?
Acids and alkalis with a high pH (1 or 2 for acids and 14 or 15 for alkalis) can be dangerous, like hydrochloric acid which can cause damage to the skin if contact with the acid is made. Acids and alkalis with a low pH (5 for acids and 11 for alkalis) aren't dangerous, as vinegar is an acid with that pH and toothpaste is an alkali.
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.
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.
Are acids more dangrous than alkalis?
They are both equally dangerous!
Is alkali strong or weak?
Alkalis, bases, vary in strength as do acids
Do acids counteract alkalis?
Yes, acids neutralize alkalis and inverse.
Why acids are useful?
Otherwise we would have nothing to neutralise alkalis with, the whole would be alkalis rather than acids and alkalis.
Household acids and alkalis?
households acids and alkalis is formic acid and syitric acid
Are acids plus alkalis friends or foes?
The reaction between acids and alkalis is a neutralization reactin.
Does toothpaste contain acids or alkalis?
Most toothpastes contain alkalis , however some can contain acids.
What is the reaction between acids and acids?
acids and alkalis have no difference
