Uses of Acids and Bases
Acids and bases are used for many different every day things. Some of the things we use acids and bases for are...
Acids
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Sulphuric Acid (H2SO4)- Used in car batteries and in the production of fertilizers (a farmer would be someone who is an every day user of Sulphuric Acid)
Hydrochloric Acid (HCl)- Used to dissolve metals such as gold and platinum
Nitric Acid (HNO3)- Used in the production of paint, fertilizers, and some medications
Citric Acid (C6H8O7)- Used as a food preservative (found in citrus fruits such as grapefruits and limes)
Acetic Acid (C2H4O2)- Used to make pickles and in the preparation of some foods, used in salt and vinegar potato chips
Hydrochloric Acid (HCl)- Used to dissolve metals such as gold and platinum
Nitric Acid (HNO3)- Used in the production of paint, fertilizers, and some medications
Citric Acid (C6H8O7)- Used as a food preservative (found in citrus fruits such as grapefruits and limes)
Acetic Acid (C2H4O2)- Used to make pickles and in the preparation of some foods, used in salt and vinegar potato chips
Bases
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Calcium Hydroxide (Ca (OH)2)- Used in leather making (most likely the production your shoes)
Magnesium Hydroxide (Mg (OH)2)- Used to neutralize stomach acid (is milk of magnesia when dissolved in water)
Ammonia (NH3)- Used in a variety of household cleaners
Sodium Hydroxide (NaCl)- Used in soap and paper, often used by chemistry students to conduct labs
Calcium Oxide (CaO)- Used in the production of cement
Magnesium Hydroxide (Mg (OH)2)- Used to neutralize stomach acid (is milk of magnesia when dissolved in water)
Ammonia (NH3)- Used in a variety of household cleaners
Sodium Hydroxide (NaCl)- Used in soap and paper, often used by chemistry students to conduct labs
Calcium Oxide (CaO)- Used in the production of cement
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