to treat a spillage from a car battery,y does putting water then washing soda(sodium carbonate)on it work?

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to treat a spillage from a car battery,y does putting water then washing soda(sodium carbonate)on it work?

to treat a spillage from a car battery,y does putting water then washing soda(sodium carbonate)on it work?
please help!

2007-11-06 06:48:48 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

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yes, but desolve the baking soda in warm water first then wash the acid with it. there will be lots of bubbles and a harsh smell (hydrogen gas and sulfer smell) then rinse with lots of water. the acid will leave a stain in concrete

2007-11-06 07:17:19 · answer #1 · answered by oldguy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Yes, for a small spill.

H2SO4 + Na2CO3 ===> Na2SO4 + CO2 + H2O

2007-11-06 06:53:34 · answer #2 · answered by steve_geo1 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋