They’re just nearly equally reactive in two opposite directions.
You can absolutely make salts with acidic or alkaline properties by altering this careful balance.
Comment on salty
TheLeadenSea@sh.itjust.works 2 days ago
It is kind of funny how, even though I understand how they cancel out, the unification of two very reactive elements makes harmless salt.
Allero@lemmy.today 2 days ago
Peppycito@sh.itjust.works 2 days ago
Hydrogen and oxygen are quite reactive as well.
TheLeadenSea@sh.itjust.works 2 days ago
And both water and salt, while vital to human life, are harmful to others. Water is a powerful solvent, and salt can kill snails.