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muriatic acid is the common name for HCl or hydrochloric acid. In most cases, it is a lower grade of HCl. Not as pure or as concentrated as a Lab grade or better HCl.

Lye is the common name for NaOH or sodium hydroxide

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What acid will you expect to find as constituent of lye?

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Which is a stronger base battery acid or lye?

Lye (sodium hydroxide) is a stronger base than battery acid (sulfuric acid) in terms of chemical strength and aggressiveness. Lye is highly caustic and can cause severe burns on contact with skin, while battery acid is corrosive but not as immediately damaging.


Is lye a base or an acid?

Lye is a base.


Is Na OH the chemical formula for lye?

Yes, NaOH is the chemical formula for lye. It is also known as sodium hydroxide and is a strong alkaline compound used in various industrial and household applications, such as soap making and cleaning products.


Is mixing lye and hydrochloric acid a physical or chemical change?

Mixing lye (sodium hydroxide) and hydrochloric acid results in a chemical change, known as a neutralization reaction. This reaction produces water and salt as products, and involves the formation of new chemical bonds and the release of energy in the form of heat.


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What is the safest an acid or an alkali?

It depends on the strength of the two chemicals. Vinegar, lemon juice and full strength muriatic acid are all acids; baking soda solution, borax solution and lye solution are all alkalis. Muriatic acid and lye solution are both dangerous; the other four are safe--three of them are safe enough to drink.


Is sodium hydroxide the chemical name for lye?

Yes. The formula is NaOH. Here's a web link: http://www.csudh.edu/oliver/chemdata/com_name.htm


What is the chemical name and common name of Na OH?

NaOH is the chemical formula of sodium hydroxide (common names are caustic soda or lye).


How do you spell lye?

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What is the chemical formula for lye soap?

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What is the birth name of Les Lye?

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