what kind of molecular bonds or chemical reaction does citric acid goes through with the grime?
I know that citric acid is a polyprotic weak organic acid.
I have been searching everywhere for answers but even wiki doesn't show it.
2007-06-04 21:19:41 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
Citric acid being an acid breaks down the larger molecular network of the components involved in grime.
2007-06-05 07:18:10 · answer #1 · answered by ag_iitkgp 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The cleaning you experience is caused by the acidic nature of the liquid. The more acidic the more is will "clean" up to the point the acid dissolves the metal you wish to keep. Using a natural source lemon would probably be best. However only slightly remove form a pure source is vinegar, which does a really nice job.
2016-05-17 06:09:58 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋