Safety
You should always take care in the laboratory, but strong acids and alkalis are particularly dangerous. Take care with chemicals carrying CLP/GHS international chemical hazard labelling.
Acids, bases and salts - (CCEA)Safety
Many chemicals are acidic, neutral or alkaline. We can distinguish one from another using indicators. Acidity and alkalinity are measured on the pH scale.
Part of Combined ScienceAcids, bases and salts