I actually need this for my science project.. ok for our science project. we need to know what are the substances found in bleach, hairspray that make it as a very useful cleaning agent especially in permanent stain removal .
2007-02-23 11:18:06 · 3 answers · asked by Chelsea16 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
Bleach contains Sodium Hyperchlorate. Hair spray is not a cleaner. It is a binding agent.
2007-02-23 11:27:51 · answer #1 · answered by Scott S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bleach in water disperses chlorine which is a great oxidizing agent. It causes things to give up electrons and become ions so they can dissolve and be washed away. That's why you use it in the washing machine, and why you come out nice and squeaky clean after swimming in a pool.
Hair spray has alcohol which is a good solvent for many organic and inorganic things.
2007-02-23 19:34:28 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The bleach is usually Hydrogen Peroxide, this readily gives up its oxygen to oxidize stains.
2007-02-23 19:26:39 · answer #3 · answered by TK_M 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋