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Sulfur tends to burn, forming sulfur dioxide, which combines with water to form sulfuric acid, so in practice, sulfur leads to acidity. But it is not in itself an acid.
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Is the product formed on burning sulfur powder acidic or basic?
We had a laboratory activity in our class and we burnt sulfur, then we placed blue and red litmus papers which are indicators to know if a substance is acidic or basic, the blue litmus paper turned red therefore the product of burning sulfur powder is acidic
Which oxides are acidic and which oxides are basic?
Sodium oxide, magnesium oxide, and copper oxide are basic oxides, while carbon dioxide, sulfur dioxide, and silicon dioxide are acidic oxides.
Is sulfur dioxide amphoteric?
No. Sulfur dioxide is acidic.
Is chlorine oxide basic or acidic?
Yes, both sulfur oxides are acidic: with water they give sulfurous (weak -) and sulfuric (strong -) acids
Is sulfur dioxide the same as sulfite?
No, sulfur dioxide is a gas with the formula SO2 Sulfite is an ion with the formula (SO32-). It occurs along side some sort of positive ion to balance its negative charge. These compounds, called sulfites, can form when sulfur dioxide, an acidic oxide, reacts with basic oxides. Most metal oxides are basic.
Is the oxide of sulfur is acidic or basic?
acidic
Is sulfur dioxide gas basic or acidic in nature?
sulphur dioxide is an acidic gas. Remember;- Groups 1 & 2 oxides are basic. None metal oxides are acidic.
Is the product formed on burning sulfur powder acidic or basic?
We had a laboratory activity in our class and we burnt sulfur, then we placed blue and red litmus papers which are indicators to know if a substance is acidic or basic, the blue litmus paper turned red therefore the product of burning sulfur powder is acidic
Which oxides are acidic and which oxides are basic?
Sodium oxide, magnesium oxide, and copper oxide are basic oxides, while carbon dioxide, sulfur dioxide, and silicon dioxide are acidic oxides.
Is sulfur dioxide amphoteric?
No. Sulfur dioxide is acidic.
Is magnesium sulphate an acidic or neutral or basic salt?
Magnesium sulphate is an inorganic salt containing magnesium, sulfur and oxygen, with the formula MgSOâ‚„
Is chlorine oxide basic or acidic?
Yes, both sulfur oxides are acidic: with water they give sulfurous (weak -) and sulfuric (strong -) acids
Is sulfur trioxide a base?
No, it is acidic
Is sulfur oxide acidic?
Yes, both sulfur oxides are acidic: with water the give sulfurous (weak -) and sulfuric (strong -) acids
Is nh4clo4 basic or acidic?
acidic acidic acidic
Is onion acidic or basic?
acidic.
Is sour patch kids acidic or basic?
basic or acidic
