Neutralisation is the reaction of an acid with a base that results in the pH moving towards seven. It is a useful process that occurs in everyday life such as in the treatment of acid indigestion and the treating of acidic soil by adding lime. When an acid is neutralised,Read More →

Alkalis are normally water-soluble, although some like barium carbonate are only soluble when reacting with an acidic aqueous solution. Are alkalis hazardous? Section 4 – Potential Hazards Alkali metals are extremely reactive with water producing flammable hydrogen gas that can ignite spontaneously. It also produces caustic hydroxide solution (i.e., SodiumRead More →