Is car battery acid a strong alkali?
No, car battery acid is not a strong alkali. It is a strong acid, specifically sulfuric acid (H2SO4). Alkalis, on the other hand, are substances that release hydroxide (OH-) ions when dissolved in water. Acids, like sulfuric acid, release hydrogen (H+) ions when dissolved in water. The pH scale measures the acidity or basicity of a substance, with a pH of 7 being neutral, pH values below 7 indicating acidity, and pH values above 7 indicating basicity. Car battery acid typically has a pH of around 1, which is highly acidic.