Adding an acid increases the concentration of H 3 O + ions in the solution. Adding a base decreases the concentration of H 3 O + ions in the solution. An acid and a base are like chemical opposites.

For SQA National 5 Chemistry, learn about the properties of acids and bases and how to tell them apart with this BBC Bitesize Scotland revision guide.

Many soaps are bases. Some substances are neutral, meaning they are neither an acid nor a base, like water. How can you tell if something is an acid or a base? Acids and bases can change the color of ...

What Is Acid-Base Balance? The acidity and alkalinity of your blood are measured using the pH scale. The pH scale ranges from 0 (very acidic) to 14 (very alkaline).

This article explains whether vinegar is an acid (acidic) or base (alkaline) and whether it matters. While it's known that vinegars are acidic, some people claim that certain types have an ...

THIS note describes the histological demonstration of mucin by Schiff's reagent following the action of periodic acid. Zenker-formol sections were passed to water, after iodine and hypo, and ...

Carbonic Acid Formula: The chemical formula for Carbonic Acid is H2CO3. This is a polar molecule with a pH in the acidic range. The structure of carbonic acid consists of one carbon atom double ...