2006-10-12 17:44:01 · 6 answers · asked by Cool2Fool 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
Acids and bases are chemically opposite (to something neutral, like water, or non-reactive, like most glassware, gold, iridium and platinum). Acids can combine with bases to make a more neutral compound.
When chemicals are IN SOLUTION, an amount of Hydrogen (H) can be measured on a scale of 0 (absolutely acidic) through 14 (absolutely basic). This is the pH scale. A pH of 7 is neutral (distilled water, because of the 105 degree bonds in H-O-H, has a pH of 6.76 instead of a perfect 7.)
A typical acid is Hydrochloric Acid (HCl) and a typical base is Sodium hydroxide (NaOH).
2006-10-12 17:58:18 · answer #1 · answered by urbancoyote 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The pH values run from 1-14.Any value below 7 is acid,while anything above 7 is basic/alkali.Now what makes an acid an acid is the # of H+ ions it contains,while what makes a base a base is the # of OH- ions present.
2006-10-12 18:05:03 · answer #2 · answered by Tony B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An acid is a substance with a low pH point. (occasion: lime) A base is a substance with a intense pH point. (occasion: cleansing detergent) The pH scale helps tutor you what is seen a base and what's seen an acid: a million-6 = Acid 7 = impartial (organic Water) 8-14 = Base desire that helps!
2016-12-08 13:58:55 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Acids have a pH < 7 and are known as "proton donars"
Bases have a pH > 7 and are known as "proton acceptors"
2006-10-12 17:48:55 · answer #4 · answered by nathaniel49 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
acids hav more hydrodium ions(H3O)and base shav OH (Hydroxyl ions) .
their pH value depend on their concentration
2006-10-12 17:51:36 · answer #5 · answered by Rachit Sood 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I bet these answers are in your textbook...
2006-10-12 17:51:39 · answer #6 · answered by Sordenhiemer 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋