Question

what excuse Antonio and Shylock gave so that Antonio will survive from giving pound of flesh from his body​

Answer 1

Answer:

To neutralize acids, a weak base is used. Bases have a bitter or astringent taste and a pH greater than 7. Common bases are sodium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide and ammonium hydroxide. Bases are neutralized by using a weak acid.

Answer 2

Explanation:

Shylock is a Jewish moneylender in Venice. ... Shylock offers to loan Antonio (and therefore Bassanio) the sum of 3000 ducats, but instead of charging any interest he says he will take one pound of Antonio's flesh if the money is not repaid within three months.