2006-11-23 10:45:53 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
I assume you mean "vinegar".
Vinegar is a solution (an aqueous solution, to be exact - this means it is a solution where water is the solvent). In the vinegar, it runs about 4% or so acetic acid. Acetic acid is what gives vinegar its taste and smell. When vinegar is distilled (white - or really clear) it's just the water and the acetic acid. When it's natural it has other substances dissolved in it that give it its yellowish-brown tint.
2006-11-23 10:50:55 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
As most every one has said, yes it is a chemical. It is Acetic acid (HC2H3O2). Usually about 2% or 3% solution.
Or as some have said, everything is a chemical (at least those things that are not energy).
Get an "A".
2006-11-23 18:52:06 · answer #2 · answered by teachr 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Vinegar is a liquid produced by the fermentation of alcohol into acetic acid and other fermentation by-products. The acetic acid (C2H4O2) concentration ranges typically from 4 to 8 percent by volume for table vinegar [1] (typically 5%) and higher concentrations for pickling (up to 18%) although in some countries the minimum strength may be less. Natural vinegars also contain smaller amounts of tartaric acid, citric acid, and other acids. It has been used since ancient times, and is an important element in Western and European, Asian, and other traditional cuisines of the world.
The pH of vinegar is typically in the range 2- 3.5 while commercially available vinegar is usually about 2.4 but the pH level will vary depending on the concentration of acetic acid.
The word "vinegar" derives from the Old French vin aigre, meaning "sour wine." Louis Pasteur showed in 1864 that vinegar results from a natural fermentation process.
2006-11-23 18:55:53 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm going to guess that you meant vinegar?
And it's a chemical compound made of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen. It's called acetic acid (ethanoic acid) by IUPAC. It has the chemical equation HC2H3O2.
But it's not something you'll find on the periodic table of elements, if that's what you were asking.
2006-11-23 18:52:42 · answer #4 · answered by Jess 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends. Pure vinegar is. It's acetic acid (Ethanoic Acid). The vinegar you buy from the shops contain lots of other chemicals as impurities, which add to it's flavour. Beware of something called NBC though. It's synthetic vinegar, produced in a chemicl plant.
2006-11-23 18:49:58 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, everything is a chemical . Vinegar is a weak acid. Table vinegar is 5% acetic acid
2006-11-23 18:51:50 · answer #6 · answered by science teacher 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course it is. Even water is a chemical.
2006-11-23 18:46:56 · answer #7 · answered by sam 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Vinegar is a chemical since it can make pennies shine and when mixed with baking soda, it will bubble and create carbon dioxide.
2006-11-23 18:49:08 · answer #8 · answered by Friendly Fire 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes is chemical any form of liquids
2006-11-23 18:47:30 · answer #9 · answered by Best Helper 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Vineger is Acedic Acid CH3COOH
2006-11-23 18:51:08 · answer #10 · answered by krbmeister 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋