Give six uses each of acids and bases
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Answer:
Uses of acids are:
(i) In storage batteries (H2 SO4 )
(ii) As food preservative (acetic acid)
(iii) In the preparation of baking powder (tartaric acid)
(iv) In manufacturing of fertilizers (nitric acid)
(v) In making PVC (Poly vinyl chloride) (Hydrochloric acid)
Explanation:
Uses of Bases
1. Calcium Hydroxide (Slaked lime) [Ca(OH)2]
It is used to neutralize the acidity in soils.
It is an ingredient in whitewash and mortar.
It is a component of the Bordeaux mixture used for protecting agricultural crops from pests.
It is used in the preparation of dry mixes for painting and decorating.
2. Magnesium Hydroxide (Milk of magnesia) [Mg(OH)2]
It is used as an antacid or a laxative. It helps to correct excess acidity in the stomach.
3. Sodium Hydroxide (Caustic soda) (NaOH)
It is used in the manufacture of paper, textiles, and detergents.
In homes, it is occasionally used to unblock drains.
It is used in the manufacture of soaps and detergents.
Answer:
Acid is Used in cleaning (refining) metals, in maintenance of swimming pools, and for household cleaning. Used in car batteries, and in the manufacture of fertilizers. Used in the manufacture of fertilizers, explosives and in extraction of gold.
bases are used in medicine, industry, and in our homes.
Our toothpaste contains mild bases.
Bases are used as pH regulators for water treatment.
Bases are used as a household cleaning agent.
Bases are used as a baking agent.
Many bases are used as an antacid.
Bases are used in the manufacture of soaps.
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