do ya kno??
2007-01-01 08:07:37 · 7 answers · asked by <@>:**MIrAndA**:><@ 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
Vinegar is a liquid produced by the fermentation of alcohol be acetic acid free other fermentation by-products. The acetic acid 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.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vinegar
2007-01-01 08:10:37 · answer #1 · answered by memo 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Vinegar is a dilute aqueous solution of acetic acid, usually 3-5%. Acetic acid has the chemical formula:
CH3CO2H
2007-01-01 08:24:32 · answer #2 · answered by Clyde B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The chemical formula of acetic acid is CH3COOH.
2007-01-01 08:16:46 · answer #3 · answered by M.O.D. 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
vinegar is made of acetic acid which has a formula of C2H4O2 which is also sometimes written as CH3COOH.
2007-01-01 08:13:12 · answer #4 · answered by Chris S 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Vinegar is a mixture of acetic acid: CH3CO2H and water.
2007-01-01 08:11:14 · answer #5 · answered by The answer guy 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
it has acid and all that acidy things and onion's I think!
LOL do u remeber when Justin tried the vinegar!?
2007-01-01 08:12:40 · answer #6 · answered by sad 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋
CH3COOH
2007-01-01 08:13:49 · answer #7 · answered by David P 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋