What properties does Caffeine have?

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What properties does Caffeine have?

I mean does it act like a base or like an acid and why?

2006-06-15 02:07:01 · 3 answers · asked by ♥Ani♥ 4 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

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well it must be more basic as it contain 4 nitrogen atoms

2006-06-15 03:47:25 · answer #1 · answered by fazi 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋

look at the molecule. If it can accept H it's gonna act like a base. If it can give off H and still be stable it's an acid.

As for properties it's a CNS stimulant, and highly addictive. It's why you get a headache if you haven't had your daily cup of coffee...

2006-06-15 13:01:57 · answer #2 · answered by shiara_blade 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

tasty goodness

2006-06-15 09:54:21 · answer #3 · answered by Caus 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋