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Where do acids and bases have uses?

Acids and Bases are used in basically everything. All cleaners are usually bases or weak acids, that help remove stains, by reacting with the substance. Some weak acids and bases are used in foods, for example vinegar is a base and citric acid (From lemons etc). is obviously an acid. Please respond if this did not fully help you understand acids and bases uses.


What are two uses of acids and bases at home?

Acids like vinegar can be used as a natural cleaner due to their ability to dissolve mineral deposits and stains. Bases like baking soda can be used to neutralize odors in the home, such as in refrigerators or carpets.


Is acids and bases corrosives?

Yes, concentrated acids and bases are more corrosive than dilute acids and bases


Do acids and bases in plants?

Of course they are. They are many acids and bases


What can acids and bases do alone or together?

bases neutralise the acids


Could any of the properties of acids and bases be conductors of electricity?

Yes, acids and bases that ionize in water can conduct electricity. When dissolved in water, acids release hydrogen ions (H+) and bases release hydroxide ions (OH-), which allow for the flow of electric current. Strong acids and bases are better conductors than weak ones.


Why acids and bases are important to everyday life?

acids and bases are important!


Do acids and bases exist in plants?

Of course they are. They are many acids and bases


How are acids and bases helpful around your house?

There many examples of household items with acids: vinegar (contains acetic acid), lemon juice (contains citric and ascorbic acid), wine (contains tartaric acid) these are used in cooking. Glass cleaner (e.g. Windex) contains ammonia, which is a base.


Do acids dissolve in bases or do bases dissolve in acids?

They don't dissolve (or more properly, dissociate) completely in water, only partially. Acids or bases that dissociate completely are called strong acids or bases.


Do bases tastes bitter or acids?

Acids taste bitter.


How can you tell acids from bases?

Acids have a lower PH and bases have a higher PH.