This is for a lab in physical science.
2007-01-15 10:31:59 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
The primary ingredient in "Draino" is Sodium Hydroxide (NaOH). Sodium Hydroxide is a VERY strong base and will product highly alkaline solutions when dissolved in water.
"Battery Acid" is Sulfuric Acid (H2SO4) which is a VERY strong acid.
Dissolving either of these substances in water is a exothermic process which can [potentially be dangerous when not done carefully. Additionally, both of these substances are quite corrosive to many materials and will even cause painful 'burns' to unprotected skin and can easily blind you if you get any in your eyes.
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS):
NaOH: http://www.jtbaker.com/msds/englishhtml/S4037.htm
H2SO4: http://www.jtbaker.com/msds/englishhtml/S8234.htm
2007-01-15 10:40:04 · answer #1 · answered by mrjeffy321 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Battery acid is a strong acid, and I believe Drano is a strong base. Acids and bases are functionally opposites, but they do basically the same thing to your body's cells. Acids contain a lot of H+ ions (protons) which rip oxygen out of the atoms in your cells to make H20, and bases rip hydrogen out to form other compounds. I think Drano contains a lot of hydroxide ions (OH-) so they rip out hydrogen to form H20.
2007-01-15 18:39:19 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because they're delicious, but chock full of calories. Both should be consumed only in moderation.
2007-01-15 18:39:10 · answer #3 · answered by Micromegas 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋