Question

state the important use of acids and bases​

Answer 1

Uses of Acids

Hydrochloric acid (HCl) – stomach acid Sodium hydroxide – lye, Draino™, makes soap

Nitric acid – fertilizer production, explosives Magnesium hydroxide – Milk of Magnesia (antacid)

Trichloroacetic acid - removes warts, fouls wine Ammonium hydroxide – smelling salts