Acids, Bases and Salts

You have two solutions, A and B. The pH of solution A is 6, and the pH of solution B is 8. Which solution has more hydrogen ion concentration? Which of these is acidic, and which one is basic?

The law that states “The pH of any solution is inversely proportional to the hydrogen ion concentration” can be used to determine the hydrogen ion concentration. Thus, a solution with a lower pH value will have a higher concentration of hydrogen ions. As a result, solution A will contain more hydrogen ions. Additionally, although solution …

You have two solutions, A and B. The pH of solution A is 6, and the pH of solution B is 8. Which solution has more hydrogen ion concentration? Which of these is acidic, and which one is basic? Read More »

While diluting an acid, why is it recommended that the acid should be added to water and not water to the acid?

When diluting an acid, it is recommended to add the acid to water rather than the water to the acid because if the water is added to a concentrated acid, a great deal of heat is released that could cause an explosion and cause to acid burns on the face, clothes, and other body parts. …

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Why do HCl, HNO3, etc., show acidic characters in aqueous solutions while solutions of compounds like alcohol and glucose do not show an acidic character?

A chemical will become acidic or non-acidic depending on the release of H+ ions in water. Acids are chemicals that, when they dissociate with water, produce hydrogen ions. Some substances have an acidic nature as they dissociate in an aqueous solution, producing hydrogen ions (acids like HCl, and HNO3) Hydrogen is present in substances that …

Why do HCl, HNO3, etc., show acidic characters in aqueous solutions while solutions of compounds like alcohol and glucose do not show an acidic character? Read More »