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Borax is an alkali. it has a pH of 9.2
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Why aqueous solution of borax is alkaline?
When borax is dissolved in water it ionizes and hydrolysis of borate ion gives OH (the hydroxyl ion) and boric acid. Since boric acid is a weak acid AND Na-OH is strong a alkali an aqueous solution of borax is alkaline in nature.
Is an alkali an acid?
No an alkali is the opposite of an acid. Alkali = basic; acid = acidic.
Is borax an acid?
no, borax is like an alkaline
Can you use boric acid in place of borax 4 treating scabies with same affect?
No. Boric Acid and Borax are different things. You can derive Boric Acid from Borax though.
Is borax an acid or base?
Type your answer here... Borax is a base
Why aqueous solution of borax is alkaline?
When borax is dissolved in water it ionizes and hydrolysis of borate ion gives OH (the hydroxyl ion) and boric acid. Since boric acid is a weak acid AND Na-OH is strong a alkali an aqueous solution of borax is alkaline in nature.
Is an alkali an acid?
No an alkali is the opposite of an acid. Alkali = basic; acid = acidic.
Is borax an acid?
no, borax is like an alkaline
Is a stomach acid a acid or alkali?
it is complete alkali
Is stomach acid a acid or alkali?
it is complete alkali
Is nail polish and acid or alkali?
acid
Can you use boric acid in place of borax 4 treating scabies with same affect?
No. Boric Acid and Borax are different things. You can derive Boric Acid from Borax though.
Difference between borax boric acid?
No. No difference. Boric Acid is actually in a powder form.
Is borax an acid or base?
Type your answer here... Borax is a base
Is corrosive acid or alkali?
Both acid and alkali can be corrosive
What are acids and alkali are used for?
alkali is used to reduce acid and acid is used to reduce alkali
Is a nettle sting an acid or a alkali?
a nettle sting is acid but a doc leaf is alkali which is why it neutralises it
