I want to use it for a science fair project
2006-11-29 04:59:20 · 6 answers · asked by cassie m 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
Citric acid is a weak organic acid found in citrus fruits. It is a natural preservative and is also used to add an acidic (sour) taste to foods and soft drinks. In biochemistry, it is important as an intermediate in the citric acid cycle and therefore occurs in the metabolism of almost all living things. It also serves as an environmentally benign cleaning agent and acts as an antioxidant.
Citric acid exists in a variety of fruits and vegetables, but it is most concentrated in lemons and limes, where it can comprise as much as 8% of the dry weight of the fruit.
2006-11-29 05:10:30 · answer #1 · answered by indijanchek 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is citric acid - try this link:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Citric_acid
2006-11-29 05:09:32 · answer #2 · answered by steven b 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Citric acid, and it works :)
2006-11-29 05:02:39 · answer #3 · answered by Justin C 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Citric acid.
It can slightly etch and is a mild brightener (bleach).
That's "etch", not itch. Thought I better make that clear.
2006-11-29 05:08:27 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
citric acid. bleaching agent.
2006-11-29 05:14:47 · answer #5 · answered by MicD 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Citric acid.
How it works......? In what circumstance? It's just a chemical.
2006-11-29 05:05:52 · answer #6 · answered by snowpatrol161 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋