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27 January, 01:51

Explain why using a base such as baking soda is effective in cleaning up a spill of acid, such as vinegar, in the kitchen

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  1. 27 January, 02:09
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    This is because the base will react with the acid spill to form water and salt that is easier to clean. When a base is mixed with an acid, the basic reaction is;

    Acid + Base -  Salt + Water

    The salt dissolves in the water (and exists in aqueous form) and washes off with ease.
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