Good question. Apparently, it has acid and alkali (hydrogen hydroxide) names because it’s amphoteric—it can react both as an acid or an alkali, depending on the strength of the acid or alkali it is reacted with.
Apparently, it has acid and alkali (hydrogen hydroxide) names because it’s amphoteric—it can react both as an acid or an alkali, depending on the strength of the acid or alkali it is reacted with.
Minor chemistry question though… acid?
While there are indeed many terrible dangers to DHMO, would it not have, in pure form, an absolutely neutral pH?
Good question. Apparently, it has acid and alkali (hydrogen hydroxide) names because it’s amphoteric—it can react both as an acid or an alkali, depending on the strength of the acid or alkali it is reacted with.
Interesting, thanks.
Apparently, it has acid and alkali (hydrogen hydroxide) names because it’s amphoteric—it can react both as an acid or an alkali, depending on the strength of the acid or alkali it is reacted with.