Acids and Bases Andreea Maria 10A

Name and Formula pH Value Uses

Hydrochloric Acid HCl 0Used in the production of chlorides, fertilizers,

and dyes, in electroplating, and in the photographic, textile, and rubber industries

Sulfuric Acid H2SO4 1

Used in the production of fertilizers, petroleum refining to wash impurities, processing metals and

serves as an electrolyte in the lead-acid storage battery used in motor vehicles

Lemon Juice C6H8O7 2.2Soothe sore throats, add flavor to fruits, control high blood pressure, freshen the fridge and your

breath and remove warts

Carbonated Beverages 2.5 Carbon dioxide gas gives the beverage its sparkle and tangy taste and prevents spoilages

Vinegar HC2H3O2 3Cleaning of computer mouse, burning warts,

remove carpet stains, clean chrome and stainless steel and remove bumper stickers

Pure Rain H2CO3 5.6 No specific use

Milk (Lactose) 6.6 Contains calcium which is good for bones

Freshly Distilled Water H2O 7 Keep hydrated, add to foods

Blood 7.4Supplies essential substances and nutrients, such as sugar, oxygen, and hormones to our cells, and

carries waste away from those cells

Seawater 8Used in greenhouse farms to cool greenhouses, hydroelectricity, make methanol fluid and in air

conditioning

Baking Soda NaHCO3 8.2Used to freshen rugs, keep a grill clean, put out a

grease fire, exfoliate your skin and deodorize a drain

Soap 10Used too smooth caulk beads, remove wallpaper

glue, turn screws more easily and keep garden bugs of plant leaves

Milk of Magnesia Mg(OH)2 10.6Used to treat occasional constipation as it is a

laxative and treat symptoms caused by too much stomach acid

Ammonia Solution NH3 11.5 Used in the manufacture of fertilizers, explosives and cleaning fluids

Limewater CH(OH)2 12.5Widely used by marine aquarists as a primary supplement of calcium and alkalinity for reef

aquariums

Bleach NaCIO 12.8 Used a disinfectant, brighten up glass dishware and kill weeds in walkways

Lye NaOH 13.6 Used to cure foods, making soaps and in household cleaning

Liquid Drain Cleaner 14 Unblocking of sewer pipes