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In science terms what does slightly basic mean?

"Slightly basic" refers to the pH of the substance being described. A neutral substance has an equal number of H+ and OH- ions, whereas acids have most H+ and bases have more OH-. A slightly basic substance probably has a pH between 8 and 9, since neutral is 7. The lower the pH (1-6) indicates the substance is acidic. A pH of 8 through 14 indicates basic substance.


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What is a substance that can release a H ion when dissolved in water?

An acid.


If a substance dissociates and forms an excess of h positive ions when dissolved in watr it is referred to as?

If a substance dissociates and forms an excess of H+ ions when dissolved in water, it is referred to as an acid. Acids are substances that donate protons when dissolved in water, leading to an increase in H+ ions concentration in the solution.


What makes acid a acid and a base a base?

Acids release H+ ions when dissolved in water, leading to an increase in H+ concentration. Bases, on the other hand, release OH- ions or accept H+ ions, reducing the H+ concentration. This difference in ion formation and reactivity determines the acidic or basic nature of a substance.


When you place a substance in water and hydrogen ion's what does that tell you about the substance?

If a substance placed in water produces hydrogen ions, it indicates that the substance can ionize and release protons (H+ ions) in an aqueous solution. This suggests that the substance is an acid, as acids typically release H+ ions when dissolved in water.


What is the substance that produces hydroxyl ions when dissolved in water is a?

The substance that produces hydroxyl ions when dissolved in water is a base. Bases are substances that release hydroxide ions (OH-) in water, which can react with hydrogen ions (H+) to form water (H2O). Examples of bases include sodium hydroxide (NaOH) and potassium hydroxide (KOH).


A substance which ionizes to form hydrogen ions when dissolved in water is?

A substance which ionizes to form hydrogen ions when dissolved in water is called an acid. Acids turn blue litmus paper into red.


Is an ammonia water an acid or a base?

Ammonia water is a base chemically, if it reacts with an acidic substance it will produce a salt that is dissolved in the water..


What compound does H form when dissolved in water?

When H is dissolved in water, it forms hydronium, or H3O. It is commonly known as a synthesis reaction.


What is a substance that ionizes completely in aqueos solutions and produces h3o?

An example of a substance that ionizes completely in aqueous solutions to produce H3O+ ions is hydrochloric acid (HCl). When dissolved in water, HCl dissociates into H+ and Cl- ions, with the H+ ions combining with water molecules to form hydronium ions (H3O+).


What is true about an Arrhenius acid?

An Arrhenius acid is a substance that, when dissolved in water, increases the concentration of hydronium ions (H3O+). This type of acid typically donates a proton (H+) in a chemical reaction.


Do acids create hydroxide ions when dissolved in water?

No, acids do not create hydroxide (OH-) ions when dissolved in water. Acids create Hydrogen (H+) ions when dissolved in water.Bases create hydroxide ions when dissolved in water.


What is the definiton of an Arrhenius acid?

An Arrhenius acid is a substance that, when dissolved in water, increases the concentration of hydrogen ions (H+) in the solution. It is defined as a compound that donates a proton in aqueous solution.