Alkaline

Question: Whats the difference between generic alkaline batteries and name brand alkaline batteries? I always see store brand such as cvs brand alkaline batteries usually on sale for a real good price vs the expensive duracell or energizer batteries. Is their any real difference between a generic alkaline battery vs a duracell or energizer alkaline battery?

Answer: You get what you pay for. Generic batteries are frequently less expensive because they don't last as long. Buy as small a pkg. of the generic batteries, and see how long the last continuously in, say a flashlight. Then do the same with a name brand. Most of the time, you wind up paying the same for a given length of performance.

Question: How do the melting points for the alkaline earth metals compare overall to those of the alkali metals? a. the melting points are approximately the same b.the alkaline earth melting points are higher c. the alkaline earth melting points are lower d. there is no general pattern i think it is b?

Answer: b is correct. Ca, Sr and Ba melt at 850, 770, and 704 respectively while Li, Na, and K melt at 180, 98, and 63.4. These are alll in degrees C.

Question: What happens to the alkaline water when boiled? I read on one article that when alkaline water is boiled some of its mineral are deactivated and its reducing power is decrease. Is this really what happen? THanks!

Answer: Nope, that's rubbish. Boiled water is more likely to precipitate out some of its minerals, but this is negligible.

Question: How do I lower the alkaline level in my fish tank and keep the water clear? I just started a fresh water 10 gallon tank and have not added any fish yet. I used a ph stabalizer tablet and a cap full of aqua plus (as per directions). My water is cloudy and tests at a 7.8 which is too much alkaline, according to the directions. How can I lower this and keep the water clear so I can add fish?

Answer: At a good pet store you can buy water clarifier. It will make very small particulates sticky so they get captured in your filter. It works! Also you can buy ph up, and/or ph down. Follow the directions and you can adjust the ph. You may have trouble adjusting the ph at first because you will be fighting the ph stabilizer, which works to keep the ph at a constant level. But eventually it will work.

Question: How do i lower my alkaline level in my 10 gallon fish tank? My 10 gallon fish tank has a very high alkaline level. How do i lower it? Sorry i asked all those questions in order but i wanted them in all separate questions.

Answer: Add driftwood, you probably know what I said right? CC

Question: How effective is putting an alkaline batteries in a fridge to extend battery life? I heard putting alkaline batteries in a fridge extends the battery life, so does it really work? By how much percentage does it extend the battery life? Is it worth it? But even if they're putting out less power, it's still enough to operate whatever needs the battery discharge, right? Therefore making it able to conserve more energy, and therefore last longer?

Answer: if you take regular batteries to the arctic, they will get so cold that their output will fall off significantly. If you have batteries that are getting tired, then warming them up, in your trouser pockets can get an extra burst of life out of them. Simples, no?

Question: How do you correctly dispose of alkaline double A batteries? I have many alkaline batteries needing to be correctly disposed of, but I don't know how to correctly dispose of them.

Answer: Directly from the Duracell web site: Alkaline batteries can be safely disposed of with normal household waste. Due to concerns about mercury in the municipal solid waste stream, Duracell has voluntarily eliminated all of the added mercury from its alkaline batteries since 1993 — while maintaining the performance you demand. Our alkaline batteries are composed primarily of common metals — steel, zinc and manganese — and do not pose a health or environmental risk during normal use or disposal. It is important not to dispose of large amounts of alkaline batteries in a group. Used batteries are often not completely "dead." Grouping used batteries together can bring these "live" batteries into contact with one another, creating safety risks. Unless you community has stricter disposal regulations, just throw them in the trash as the wear out.

Question: What would happen if you used Alkaline batteries in a digital camera when it says to use lithium? ? I've never noticed in any of my other camera's if it said not to and I've been using plain old alkaline forever. Will it ruin the camera?

Answer: No, it won't ruin the camera. Alkaline batteries simply will not last as long as the lithium batteries will. Lithium batteries can last up to 5 times longer than alkaline batteries.

Question: what is the difference between an acid perm and a alkaline perm? I want to know what alkaline is and what acid is in a perm. Also when would I use alkaline on someone and when to use an acid perm. Which is less harsh on the hair, and what makes it less harsh.

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Question: Is it okay to use alkaline batteries in a tv remote control? I have some AAA alkaline batteries, and I'm wondering if it's okay to use them in a tv remote control. I don't know if it's okay to use alkaline batteries in all items or only certain ones. Does anyone know? Thank you.

Answer: Hmm I use them in almost everything :o But dunno if you are supposed to or not :D

Question: What does acid mean and alkaline mean in an aquarium? Okay, I know that water can get too acidy or too alkaliney, but like what causes it to have too much alkaline or too much acid in an aquarium? I'm pretty sure bad water quality can, but specifically what can cause it to be too acidy or have to much alkaline? And is it better for it too be more acidy or more alkaliney? Yeah, but what causes metal to be in the water? Overfeeding, dirty water, etc.?? What I really meant was what can throw off PH balance?

Answer: While I have not heard about metals changing the ph of water there are many factors that can cause the PH to be either high or low. The water you are using to start with. In short the acid levels are known as the PH level in your tank. Here is more on PH how it works and how to keep it stabe. This is going to sound dumb but what kind of gravel do you have? Believe it or not certain types of gravel will keep your ph from increasing or increase it too much. The property of water to resist changes in pH is known as buffering capacity. You can determine the capacity of your buffering system by measuring total hardness. A reading of 4-6 dH or higher is usually adequate to keep the buffering system in place and maintain a stable pH. A reading under 4 dH means there isn't enough of a buffering system and the pH is likely to drop. For higher pH levels, you will probably want to aim for 6-12 dH. Many hobbyists choose to measure only Carbonate Hardness (KH), which is a measure of the calcium carbonates in your water. This test is also effective in maintaining a proper buffer system. When testing for Carbonate Hardness, a reading of 75-100 mg/L is adequate for most aquariums, while a reading of 100-200 mg/L would be desired for higher pH levels. For the purpose of freshwater aquariums, measuring either total hardness or carbonate hardness is necessary, but measuring both independently would not be needed. You need to know that anywhere in your aquarium where detritus (a fancy term for dirt) accumulates is a source of Phosphate production. As detritus accumulates in your gravel bed and on your filter pads, the Phosphate levels in your aquarium rise. Free Phosphate ions may bond with calcareous buffering material, precipitating calcium from your aquarium, and reducing your aquariums ability to keep pH stable. This is why it is so very important to clean your filter pads regularly and vacuum the aquarium gravel with each water change. In addition, your tap water contains buffering ions. Doing regular partial water changes will help to replenish the buffers which have been lost. This is important in all aquariums, because fish respiration and organic wastes alone will cause a gradual drop in the ability of your aquarium to buffer against pH swings. Now the question becomes what to do if the fish you want to keep have very special pH requirements. If your fish prefer a pH level which is reasonably close to the pH your aquarium water is naturally buffered to, then I do not recommend you make any changes at all. Unless you are keeping an extremely specialized fish your fish will be fine. On the other hand, if your fish have pH requirements which are far from the values in your tank, then you have work to do. Let us consider methods of raising the pH of your tap water. There are many additives on the market today which claim to raise your pH. Most of the liquid products on the market today are a 50/50 success at best when used alone only to find the ph will soon return to the normal level of 6. You also need to use a product to increase the buffering ability of your aquarium. To maintain a stable pH in the upper levels of the pH scale for fishkeeping, I would recommend using a buffering substrate such as crushed coral. You can add crushed coral to your existing aquarium. You can place larger amounts of shells or chrushed coral beneath the substraight in the tank. I personally place the crushed coral in a mesh bag and place the bag in my filter. You will want about 1 kg of crushed coral per 40 liters of water to buffer the water to hold a pH around 7.6. This method does not allow for the use of large quantities of crushed coral, but can be effective if you only need to make small adjustments to your aquariums buffering ability. This is why ocean items such as shells and ocean sand should not be used in a fresh water aquarium. It does raise the PH level. Be assured that attempting to control pH is the most frustrating experience for a fish hobbyist. I would guess that 50% of the problems encountered in new aquariums are a result of the aquarist attempting to change the pH level. Few fish keepers actually need to adjust their pH. For the majority of aquarists your tap water pH will be adequate. The dangers of adjusting the pH incorrectly far outweigh any benefit you may receive by moving your pH a few points on the scale. Remember, when it comes to adjusting your pH, less is more! Stability is most important. Routine maintenance is the key to keeping your pH stable and your fish healthy! Also, do not use baking soda in your tank. Over doing the ph plus adding additional salt is not going to do your tank any good. It will also revert back to 6 when the carbon filters pull the Soda out. Hope this helps

Question: What are the benefits of Alkaline Water? hi there, i need to know this for a science project. what can alkaline water do to your health? can it really heal wounds? if you started drinking alkaline water, and then stop, will there be any side effects? lulz.thanks!

Answer: Alkaline Ionized water is changing peoples lives and bringing a new level of health, clarity & energy to those who drink it regularly. We sell water ionizers that not only filter your water at the tap, but alter it to produce “living water” – similar in property to the legendary waters of the Hunza region or Glaciers in Alaska. For athletes, the ultimate sports drink – achieve peak performance through increased hydration & oxygen. For the average American caught in the upward trend of increasingly common problems such as diabetes, arthritis & digestive issues, a proven treatment partner. Those who are health-minded will appreciate that each glass of your filtered and Ionized tap water will now contain Millions of antioxidants. More oxygen is bio-available for your cells to function at peak performance. Your water is up to six times more hydrating than tap or bottled waters, for quick turnover of “water in/waste out”. Super alkalinity protects your body’s precious reserves of essential minerals like calcium, magnesium and potassium. It will also help promote a clean microbe-free environment within your bloodstream – the foundation of all new healthy cellular growth. The more you learn about this revolutionary water technology, the more benefits & applications you will discover it holds. Hopefully, you will try it for yourself, and experience first-hand why those of us drinking it regularly plan for the availability of this wonderful water throughout our day!

Question: What fish will thrive in a hardwater, slightly alkaline aquarium? I and my friend have been keeping guppies for the past few years, but we'd like to try something different. We both have hard, slightly alkaline water. Now, we both enjoy breeding fish, so we'd prefer something that breeds in capitivity. It doesn't matter what their breeding method is, we're up for just about anything. Thanks in advance!

Answer: If you have hard, alkaline water you could try rift lake cichilds. You'd want your pH to be 7.8 or above though... Malawi's like it in the 8.0 range and Tanganyikans like high 8 to low 9 pH (those are the names of the lakes they come from, btw) Cichlids are mouth brooders and although they are generally easy to breed (some species) they are aggressive and need larger tanks (at least 30 gallons if you're not doing shell-dwellers) and special consideration needs to be taken in setting up their tank. They come from a rocky environment and need lots of places to hide. Especially from aggressive males. Don't know if this was more than you were looking for, but goodluck!

Question: What is the difference between acidic soils and alkaline soils ? Apart from the fact that the pH of acidic soils is <7 and that of alkaline soils is >7 (and neutral is obviously 7!!) What do you think is the main difference between the 2 if u consider certain elements of the soil like phosphorus content, etc etc WHICH MIGHT AFFECT THE ABUNDANCE OF CERTAIN PLANTS ?? Many thanks for readin'

Answer: Most crops do better in acidic soil, especially potatoes and strawberries. Azaleas, rhododendrons, blueberries and conifers thrive best in acid soils (pH 5.0 to 5.5). Vegetables, grasses and most ornamentals do best in slightly acidic soils (pH 5.8 to 6.5). Plants that prefer an alkaline soil are ficus trees, cabbage, and cauliflower. You need to scroll down quite a bit at the second link to a graphic or chart display about an 8.0 pH. The different elements in different amounts and different charges has to do with it. It is a lot like asking what is the difference between battery acid and hydrochloric acid. Or what are the differences between something that is very alkaline and something very acid, chemistry, without the soil part of it. It is formally a measure of the activity of dissolved hydrogen ions. In regard to soil pH specifically, I have a quote here from an enclyclopedia that may be useful: To understand how acid soils are formed, take a simple walk through a woodland. Rainfall filters through trees and into the ground, where it dissolves limestone sediment and other alkaline minerals that help neutralize soil acidity. The woodland floor is carpeted in needles of conifers, leaves of hardwood trees, and other dead plant matter, all of which increase soil acidity as they decompose. Unless this woodland is on top of a huge deposit of gypsum or other alkaline minerals, the soil will tend to be acid.

Question: How do you feel when your body is alkaline? I know you can buy pH paper for testng urine but I wonder if ther is any other way I can tell when my body becomes more alkaline. Are there noticable efects, or signs when that happens? How does it make you feel? :) Thanks!

Answer: Bad. Your body should be balanced in pH, more or less.

Question: Can someone give me examples of alkaline cleaners for stainless steel? I was told I need to clean my surfaces with an alkaline cleaner/detergent and I'm not sure what brands are considered alkaline cleaners. Thanks.

Answer: BarKeepers Friend cleans everything. It comes in a gold canister in the cleaning isle at Wal-Mart.