Explain why using a base such as baking soda is effective in cleaning up a spill of an acid, such as vinegar,?

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in the kitchen.
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2006-12-19 09:50:22 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

because the base will neutralize the acid so that it is no longer acidic.

2006-12-19 09:53:33 · answer #1 · answered by horn.nicole 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Because they neutralize the acid, thus creating water and rendering the acid harmless.

2006-12-19 09:54:00 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

because baking soda is alkaline, and it'll neutralize the acid.

2006-12-19 09:55:47 · answer #3 · answered by cajunrescuemedic 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋