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It can be either. Two examples would be:
Caustic soda (Sodium Hydroxide), which is very alkaline.
Caustic potash (Potassium Hydroxide), which is very acidic.
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An acid combined with a base forms a what?
Water plus a salt eg caustic soda + hydrochoric acid NaOH + HCl -> H2O + NaCl Some of these reactions can be explosive, so don't try it
How do acids react with caustic soda?
A strong acid and strong base (caustic soda ) reaction produces a salr and water. NaOH + HCl --> NaCl + H2O
How much the quantity of caustic soda required for neutralizing hydrochloric acid?
the same amount.i.e.,hydrochloric acid reacts with caustic soda in the ratio 1/1.so if their concentrations are the same the amount of caustic soda required to neutralize hydrochloric acid will be same as that of amount of hydrochloric acid.
Are soda crystals same as caustic soda?
soda ash is sodium carbonate.the caustic soda is sodiumhydroxide
Is baking soda an acid or a base?
it is a baseBaking soda (NaHCO3) is a salt with a low alcalinity in water solution.
Is drano is an acid or base?
Draino is mostly caustic soda which is a base.
Is caustic soda an acid?
No. Sodium hydroxide ( NaOH ) is a strong base.
What is caustic acid used for?
There is no such thing as caustic acid - caustic soda - YES. Caustic potash - YES - but not caustic acid
An acid combined with a base forms a what?
Water plus a salt eg caustic soda + hydrochoric acid NaOH + HCl -> H2O + NaCl Some of these reactions can be explosive, so don't try it
What is caustic use for?
There is no such thing as caustic acid - caustic soda - YES. Caustic potash - YES - but not caustic acid
How do acids react with caustic soda?
A strong acid and strong base (caustic soda ) reaction produces a salr and water. NaOH + HCl --> NaCl + H2O
What does combining an Acid and base form?
Water plus a salt eg caustic soda + hydrochoric acid NaOH + HCl -> H2O + NaCl Some of these reactions can be explosive, so don't try it
Is caustic soda used in detergents?
Yes. caustic soda, scientifically known as sodium hydroxide, is often called lye. However, lye ma also refer to potassium hydroxide (caustic potash).
How much the quantity of caustic soda required for neutralizing hydrochloric acid?
the same amount.i.e.,hydrochloric acid reacts with caustic soda in the ratio 1/1.so if their concentrations are the same the amount of caustic soda required to neutralize hydrochloric acid will be same as that of amount of hydrochloric acid.
How would the pH of a cleaner that contains caustic soda best be described?
A cleaner containing caustic soda would be described as basic, and its pH would be low, like 2 or so. Caustic soda is a pretty active (strong) base. Compare this to the pH of a neutral substance, which is 7, or an acid which is greater than 7, and the higher it is, the stronger the acid.
Are soda crystals same as caustic soda?
soda ash is sodium carbonate.the caustic soda is sodiumhydroxide
Is baking soda an acid or a base?
it is a baseBaking soda (NaHCO3) is a salt with a low alcalinity in water solution.
