2007-10-05 10:03:19 · 5 answers · asked by tim c 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
hmmm man thats deeper question then that one time when I asked president bush 'when are we leaving Iraq'?
2007-10-05 10:29:12 · answer #1 · answered by Farooq 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If by acid you mean LSD, then it is not an acid. Lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) is commonly produced from reacting diethylamine with an activated form of lysergic acid. While one of the reagents used is an acid, the product is an ergoline derivitive of the acid and thus not an acid.
But generally it depends on what acidity theory you are considering. There are four acidity theories: Arrhenius, Brønsted-Lowry, solvent-system, and Lewis. While some compounds are considered acids in one theory, they are not considered acids in another (like many Lewis acids when studied under Arrhenius's theory). But generally when we're talking of an acid, we're considering a compound which, when dissolved in water, yields protons (Hydrogen ions).
Read more about the concept of acid and how it is defined here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acid
2007-10-05 17:26:55 · answer #2 · answered by fakelinker 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Acid (the drug) is actually the amide derivative of the Lysergic acid - and not an acid at all anymore.
But in general, an acid is definitely an acid - always - it will usually burn you - sooner or later - if you let it sit on your skin! Wash it off with water - even household cleaner.
The reason Limeaway works so well on soap scum is that in contains HCl - a strong acid which dissolves Ca3(PO4)2 and Mg3(PO4)2 totally insoluble in water.
2007-10-05 17:18:49 · answer #3 · answered by Dr Dave P 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi. If it has the right pH. Do you mean Lysergic? Yes.
2007-10-05 17:07:57 · answer #4 · answered by Cirric 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-10-05 17:07:32 · answer #5 · answered by Steph 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋