answersLogoWhite

0


Best Answer

The base Sodium Hydroxide is found in drain cleaners

I am not too sure about oven cleaners but i think oven cleaners have the same base as drain cleaners

User Avatar

Wiki User

11y ago
This answer is:
User Avatar
More answers
User Avatar

Wiki User

14y ago

Usually it's baking soda, but there can be other things to. Unfortunatly, I don't know any. Sorry!

This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: What used In drain cleaners Acids or bases?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp
Related questions

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.


Will using drain cleaners to often harm my pipes?

Some drain cleaners wil harm plastic pipes if used excessively.


Why is sodium hydroxide used as a drain cleaner?

why is sodium hydroxide usea as drain cleaners


Which acid or base is used in drain cleaners?

hydrochloric acid


What ions are used to group acids and bases?

Acids: H+ and Bases: OH-


What is used for pickling. Acids or bases?

Acids eg vinegar


Is the term alkaline used as a synonym for bases or acids?

bases


How dangerous is sfulfric acid used cleaning out drains in homes?

Very dangerous I would presume as bases are used as drain cleaners. So, there must be a very good reason not to use a strong acid such as sulfuric acid.


What are the Uses of bases in your daily lives?

Ammonia is in many glass cleaners Sodium hydroxide occurs in drain cleaners Calcium hydroxide is used to increase the pH of soil (and is found in Tums, as well) Magnesium hydroxide is in milk of magnesia, a laxative Sodium bicarbonate is baking soda


What is used to indentifiy bases and acids?

Acid base indicators are used to identify acids and bases. Among the common indicators are;PhenolphthaleinMethyl redMethyl orangeBromothymol blue


How many different nitrogenous bases are found in nucleic acids?

There is a set of 5 nitrogenous bases used in the construction of nucleic acids.


Can acids and bases be used to make fertilizer?

Both