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A buffer is used to neutralize acids and bases. For an acid a basic buffer would be used and to neutralize a base an acidic buffer would be used. For example when neutralizing hydrochloric acid (HCl) a basic solution such as sodium hydroxide (NaOH) would be ideal to gain a neutral pH.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 6y agowater of course dilutes the acid but alkali's , metal carbonates and calcium carbonates also do neutralise acids
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What Has a bitter taste fells soapy neutralizes acids?
a base!
What compound changes red litmus paper blue and neutralizes acids?
All acids turn blue litmus red.
Do antacid tablets contain a base that neutralizes stomach acid?
Yes. They contain weak bases (generally carbonates, bicarbonates, hydroxides) that will neutralize stomach acids.
What neutralizes ammonia?
Vinegar neutralizes ammonia.
What is a substance that neutralizes small amounts of acids or bases?
Acids are neutralized with bases and bases are neutralized with acids; buffers are useful for the stabilization of the pH of a solution. Don't confuse between (quasi)stabilization of the pH of a solution and the neutralization of a solution.
What Has a bitter taste fells soapy neutralizes acids?
a base!
What neutralizes the acids in the small intestine?
Pancreatic juices after food has passed through the stomach are secreted which neutralizes the stomach acid
What is the word the scramble likala?
Those letters spell the word alkali, a substance that neutralizes acids.
Why do bases often described as the opposites of acids?
it is because, when they react to each other, they neutralizes each other
What compound changes red litmus paper blue and neutralizes acids?
All acids turn blue litmus red.
What characteristics of toothpaste?
It contains fluoride because it neutralizes and removes acids in the mouth. @andybdeleon
What in milk products neutralizes acids?
Actually, milk is slightly acidic (e.g. lactic acid), in fact milk adds to acidity slightly.
What happens when acids and bases combines?
acids and bases when combined neutralize one another and forms salt and water.
What neutralizes ammonia?
Vinegar neutralizes ammonia.
What is a substance that neutralizes smell amounts of acids or bases added to a solution?
It's called a buffer solution. It's used to help maintain the same pH.
When an acid solution exactly neutralizes a base solution which acids combination always produces a mixture with a pH less than and 82397?
The neutral point is 7,00.
Do antacid tablets contain a base that neutralizes stomach acid?
Yes. They contain weak bases (generally carbonates, bicarbonates, hydroxides) that will neutralize stomach acids.
