What are the common
uses of acids
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Acids can also be used in the preservation of food. Sulfuric acid is widely used in batteries. The batteries used to start the engines of automobiles commonly contain this acid. The industrial production of explosives, dyes, paints, and fertilizers involves the use of sulfuric acid and nitric acid....
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Acids:
Vinegar: Often used in the kitchen, it includes 3-6% acetic acid.
Lemon and Orange Juice: Most people drink them everyday, but little do they know that they contain citric acid which is used as a food preservation among other uses.
Industrial Uses: Nitric acid and sulphuric acid are both used commonly in fertilizers, dyes, paints and explosives.
Batteries: Sulphuric acid is used in batteries which run in cars and flashlights to name a few.
Dissolving: Hydrochloric acid is used to make aqua regia, which is used to dissolve noble metals such as gold and platinum.
Fertilizers: Fertilizers are often produced using sulphuric acid.
Bases:
Manufacturing Soap: Sodium hydroxide is one of the key ingredients in producing soap.
Detergent: Detergent is made using sodium carbonate and phosphate.
Window Cleaner: Ammonium hydroxide is an important part of making window cleaner.
Oven/Sink/Drain Cleaners: Sodium hydroxide is used once again to help clean ovens, sinks and drains.
Baking Soda: Sodium bicarbonate is used to make baking soda.
Toothpaste: Fluoride is used in toothpaste to neutralize acids on your teeth and remove plaque