You are correct, and I can assure you that the definition of pH (the negative log of the Hydrogen ion concentration) has not changed its meaning in the time since you graduated.
All your bases are belong to acid.
Mmmm… salty.
All your bases are belong to acid?
Yes, acids tend to taste sour in an aqueous solution, and bases tend to taste salty.
I’m left confused as to the intent of your statement.
Have you perhaps enjoyed too many CH3CH2OH based beverages prior to your posting?
No, bases taste bitter. Salts taste salty. An acid and a base, upon being mixed in aqueous solution, turn into water (as the hydrogen and hydroxide ions get together) and salt (as the two other ions bond). The pH of this solution is 7, so both chemicals have been neutralized.
Adding bases to acids and vice versa is a way to clean up spills, as any HazMat technician would understand.
Wouldn’t it be a pOH spectrum?
Am i the only one who is reminded of fight club by this thread?
We use thousands of gallons of aqueous 50% NaOH at my job. It has a pH of ~14 and is extremely nasty at that concentration. I’ve gotten a teensy bit on my hand before and believe me, there is nothing less entertaining than that slick feeling that tells you your skin is dissolving away. Here’s the MSDS:
http://www.kasteelchemicals.com/msds_pdf_files/50_caustic.pdf
- Tamerlane
Try getting one of those pellets on your skin. Ouch.
Of course I’m reminded of Fight Club from this. Apparently vinegar will dilute the solution. Just listen to Brad Pitt as an imaginary friend for ALL of your caustic chemical questions.
Also, all your base are belong to acid, that’s good.