1 give the uses of acid 2 give the uses of base
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Answer:
1)As a preservative for food As a flavouring agent
In the treatment of bone marrow and scurvy diseases
Added to pickles to make them sour
2)Used in the manufacture of soaps and detergents, and as the main ingredient in oven and drain cleaners.
potassium hydroxide, KOH (lye or caustic potash) Used in the production of liquid soaps and soft soaps. Used in alkaline batteries.
Explanation:
1)Vinegar, a diluted solution of acetic acid, has various household applications. It is primarily used as a food preservative. ... The industrial production of explosives, dyes, paints, and fertilizers involves the use of sulfuric acid and nitric acid. Phosphoric acid is a key ingredient in many soft drinks.
2)Examples of bases are sodium hydroxide, calcium carbonate and potassium oxide. A base is a substance that can neutralize the acid by reacting with hydrogen ions. Most bases are minerals that react with acids to form water and salts. Bases include the oxides, hydroxides and carbonates of metals.
Answer:
acids are used as preservatives , are used in pickles to make them sour.
bases are used to make soapes ,detergent,handwashes e.t.c