name three acids you find in the home
2007-05-02 14:16:21 · 4 answers · asked by sweetie 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
Sulphuric acid (H2SO4).. in drain cleaners
Hydrochloric acid (HCl).. also in drain cleaners
Citric Acid (C6H8O7).. in fruits
Acetic Acid (CH3COOH).. vinegar.
2007-05-02 14:20:12 · answer #1 · answered by Eric 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Thumbs up for Ben. Aspirin is an organic acid (acetylsalicylic acid). Many other medications are organic acids, but aspirin is the one most known.
Drain cleaners are typically caustic (strong bases) as acids will dissolve metal. There are drain cleaners that contain high levels of sulfuric acid, but because of the hazards involved those are primarily for professional use only. If you want to find sulfuric acid in your home, pull the battery out of your car.
Bleach is basic (pH around 11.0). Sodium hypochlorite.
You might have monosodium phosphate (a milder form of phosphoric acid, NaH2PO3) to balance the pH in your fish tank.
2007-05-02 17:23:32 · answer #2 · answered by hopsplat 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lemon Juice, Vinegar and Asprin
2007-05-02 14:21:40 · answer #3 · answered by Ben W 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
acetic (vinegar)
citric (lemon juice)
Hydrochlorus (bleach)
2007-05-02 14:21:08 · answer #4 · answered by ursaitaliano70 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋