how would you solve this dilemma?
2006-09-18 08:26:55 · 12 answers · asked by treybur12 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology
Smell them via wafting, never smell any solvent directly. Or use pH. You wouldn't want to add any chemical (like baking soda) because that would compromise the purity of the liquid.
2006-09-18 08:40:02 · answer #1 · answered by Agaricales 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Smell it, vinegar has a certain smell. If you know that both chemicals arnt harmful if you smell it ( witch its not) Then go for it. If there is something else in the experement, such as an unknown, be careful and look for other qualities.
2006-09-18 08:30:51 · answer #2 · answered by jaC31 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Weigh them, 500ml of Vinigar (Diluted Acetic Acid) will weigh slightly more than an exact amount of water.
2006-09-18 08:43:10 · answer #3 · answered by james h 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
do not actually smell the substances but waft them and the one that basically makes your nose tingle and smells bad is definitely vinegar.
don't smell because vinegar can burn the inside of your nose.
you could also test the PH level of both liquids.
2006-09-18 08:35:26 · answer #4 · answered by carynluvzsportz247 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take the pH of the substances. Vinegar is acetic, water is neutral.
2006-09-18 08:43:04 · answer #5 · answered by DanE 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
put alittle baken soda in both beakers the one that fizzes is the one that has vinigar in it not much though or it will dilute them just a pinch
2006-09-18 08:31:14 · answer #6 · answered by nate 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since vinegar has a strong odor, it should be easy to discerne the difference.
2006-09-18 08:40:15 · answer #7 · answered by mrearly2 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would smell them. Of course I am not a chemist so maybe there is a better answer.
2006-09-18 08:34:19 · answer #8 · answered by Patti C 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have no nose, test the pH
2006-09-18 08:35:19 · answer #9 · answered by Holden 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
smell
2006-09-18 08:29:11 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋