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What is the between acids and bases?

Neutral


What do acids react with to form a neutral solution?

Acids react with bases to form a neutral solution. This reaction typically produces water and a salt compound.


Is water neutral between acids and bases?

Yes.


Why are acids and bases considered strong?

They either have a high concentration of H+ ions (acids) or OH- ions (bases). Strong acids and bases are also highly corrosive relative to weaker more neutral acids/bases.


Do acids react with neutral liquids to form bases?

yes it does


What does PH scale describes?

The PH scale is the measurement of acids and bases. 8 and up are bases. 6 and lower are acids. 7 is neutral.


What describes esters?

Esters are compounds that form when organic acids react with alcohols.


Are fats acid ketones ethers esters or alcohols?

Fats are esters of fatty acids and glycerin (propane-1,2,3-triol).


What are the three catergories in pH levels?

Acids, bases, and neutral? Is that what you're looking for?


Do esters react with sodium carbonate?

Esters do not react with sodium carbonate under normal conditions because esters are relatively stable compounds and do not readily undergo chemical reactions with mild bases like sodium carbonate. If a reaction were to occur, it would likely require more drastic conditions or a catalyst.


What is an ester in terms of chemistry?

It is a group of chemical compounds. Esters are always formed by the reaction of acid and alcohol. There can be esters of organic acids and inorganic acids


System used to measure the strength of acids and bases?

Numbers are used. Numbers 1-6 are acids, number 7 is neutral, and numbers 8-14 are bases.