Every Day Examples:
Acids and bases are used in our everyday lives. Here are some examples of everyday uses of acids and bases:
AcidsLemon Juice: Citric acid
(C₆H₈O₇) Vinegar: Acetic acid (CH₃COOH) Black Coffee: Chlorogenic acid (C₁₆H₁₈O₉) |
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BasesDrain cleaner:
sodium hydroxide (NaOH) Bleach: sodium dithionite (NA₂S₂O₄) Oven cleaner: Potassium hydroxide (KOH) Baking soda: sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO₃) |
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Other places where acids and bases are found:
AcidsBattery Acid: Sulfuric acid (H₂SO₄)
Stomach acid: Hydrochloric acid (HCl) Acid Rain: Mix of Sulfur dioxide, Nitrogen oxide and water (SO₂, NO, H₂O) Urine: Uric acid (C₅H₄N₄O₃) Saliva: Variety of acids |
Bases
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