5. Mention two uses each of the following:
(i) Ammonium hydroxide (ii) Hydrochloric acid (iii) Magnesium hydroxide
Answers
1-Ammonium hydroxide uses :
Manufacturers of products like fertilizer, plastic and rayon.
Used as cleaning agent in industrial cleaners.
2-Hydrochloric acid uses :
Production of batteries.
To process sugar and make gelatin.
3-Magnesium hydroxide uses :
Reduces stomach acid.
Used as antacid to relieve indigestion (milk of magnesia).
Answer:
I. Ammonium hydroxide is used as a cleaning agent and sanitizer in many household and industrial cleaners.
Ammonium hydroxide is also used in the manufacture of products such as fertilizer, plastic, rayon and rubber.
II. Hydrochloric acid is used industrially to process steel, the material of choice for suspension bridges and cars and trucks.
Hydrochloric acid is also used in the production of batteries, photoflash bulbs and fireworks.
III. Magnesium hydroxide is used as a laxative to relieve occasional constipation.
Magnesium hydroxide is also used as an antacid to relieve indigestion, sour stomach, and heartburn.
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