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On commercial scale, boric acid is prepared from a natural calcium borate called colemanite (Ca2B6O11.5H2O) by suspending it in boiling water while, sulphur dioxide is passed through it. Boric acid crystallizes out from the solution while, the other product CaSO3 remains in the solution.
Ca2B6O11.5H2 + 2SO2 + 4H2O 2Ca SO3 + 6H3BO3
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What acids are found in a laboratory?
the most common ones would be Hydrochloric acid Nitric acid Boric acid Sulfuric acid Perchloric
What is the first element prepared in laboratory?
acetic acid
Is boric acid a weak acid?
yes, boric acid is a weak acid
What is the concentration of boric acid in boric acid ointment?
15%
Does boric acid react with water?
Boric acid don't react with water but is soluble in water.
How can you prepare boric acid ointment in the laboratory?
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How is boric acid manufactured?
boric acid can be prepared by treating borax Na2B4O7 with H2SO4 or by passing SO2 through colemanite Ca2B5O11
What acids are found in a laboratory?
the most common ones would be Hydrochloric acid Nitric acid Boric acid Sulfuric acid Perchloric
What is the first element prepared in laboratory?
acetic acid
Is boric acid a weak acid?
yes, boric acid is a weak acid
What is the concentration of boric acid in boric acid ointment?
15%
Difference between borax boric acid?
No. No difference. Boric Acid is actually in a powder form.
Is nitric acid natural?
Nitric acid can be formed naturally in acid rain. It can also be prepared in laboratory.
Does boric acid react with water?
Boric acid don't react with water but is soluble in water.
How do you prepare a roach repellent?
Three common roach repellents that are non toxic to humans and can be prepared at home are: Boric acid paste, baking soda paste, and soap and water. Boric acid paste is three teaspoons of boric acid, three teaspoons of sugar, and three more of water. Baking soda paste is made the same but with baking soda instead of boric acid. Soap and water is self explanatory.
What do you use nitric acids for in laboratory?
lABORATORY METHOD:Nitric acid can be prepared in he laboratory by the action of the conc. h2so4 on the potassium nitrate
What is the compound name for H3BO3?
H3Bo4 is Boric acid. Boric acid is often used as an antiseptic, insecticide,flame retardant, neutron absorber, or precursor to other chemical compounds.
