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Absolutely. Acetic acid is an extremely corrosive substance and swallowing it is hazardous. Swallowing as little as one millimeter of acetic acid is enough to perforate the esophagus, causing death if untreated.

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How does acetic acid harm us?

Concentrated acetic acid has terribly potent fumes (imagine vinegar's odor, then multiply that by a thousand times) and is corrosive. Drinking too much acetic acid can result in a dangerous and sometimes fatal imbalance of the body's pH.


What acid is in the vinegar?

Vinegar contains about 5–20% acetic acid (CH3COOH), water and flavourings.


Is acetic acid anything like acetic acid?

Yes. Acetic acid is a lot like acetic acid.


Is acetic acid and acetic acid ester same thing?

No, acetic acid and acetic acid ester are not the same thing. Acetic acid is a simple organic compound with the chemical formula CH3COOH, while acetic acid ester is a compound formed by the reaction of acetic acid with an alcohol. Esterification of acetic acid forms esters, which are often used as fragrances or flavorings.


Name the acid HC2H3O2?

That is the condensed formula for the weak acid acetic acid.CH3COOH is a common formula for acetic acid written by biochemists and biologists


Is Acetic acid is strong acid or base?

Acetic Acid or ethanoic acid {CH3COOH}.BEING ACID,IT TURNS BLUE LITMUS RED.IT IS SOUR.


What is the word form for acetic acid?

Acetic and acid ARE words, so the word form is acetic acid!


Which acid kills human beings if accidentally swallowed?

Hydrochloric acid is one of the corrosive acids that can be fatal if swallowed. It is commonly found in household cleaners and industrial chemicals, and ingesting even small amounts can cause severe damage to the throat and stomach.


Vinegar is also known as?

Acetic acid is most commonly known as vinegar.


Is acetic acid produced by the oxidation of ethanol?

No, acetic acid is produced by the oxidation of ethanol. Ethanol is oxidized to acetaldehyde, which is further oxidized to acetic acid.


What is the definition of acetic?

acetic acid is an organic acid. An example of an acetic acid is vinegar. I am not sure if this answers your question.


Does glacial acetic acid smell the same as acetic acid?

Glacial acetic acid is pure acetic acid, not mixed with water. The smell of glacial acetic acid is much stronger than that of dilute acetic acid. Other than the greater intensity, the smell is exactly the same.