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What is the apparatus to distinguish between vinegar and hydrochloric acid?
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∙ 13y ago
Vinegar is a weak acid while HCl is a very strong acid. So if the two acids have the same concentration you can use either a pH probe or pH paper. Strong acids have a lower pH than weak acids when they are the same concentration.
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What is the difference between hydrochloric acid and the acid in vinegar?
Hydrochloric acid HCl is classed as a strong acid and is inorganic. Vinegar contains acetic acid CH3COOH and is classed as a weak acid and is also organic
Is vinegar hydrochloric acid?
no.
Is vinigar a hydrochloric acid?
Vinegar is mainly acetic acid. It is not hydrochloric acid.
Can vinegar substitute hydrochloric acid?
No, vinegar contains ethanoic acid, which is a weak acid. On the other hand, hydrochloric acid is a stong acid.
Why do we put vinegar in chips instead of hydrochloric acid?
We put vinegar in chips for the unique flavor the vinegar provides.
What is the difference between hydrochloric acid and the acid in vinegar?
Hydrochloric acid HCl is classed as a strong acid and is inorganic. Vinegar contains acetic acid CH3COOH and is classed as a weak acid and is also organic
Is vinegar hydrochloric acid?
no.
Is vinigar a hydrochloric acid?
Vinegar is mainly acetic acid. It is not hydrochloric acid.
Can vinegar substitute hydrochloric acid?
No, vinegar contains ethanoic acid, which is a weak acid. On the other hand, hydrochloric acid is a stong acid.
Why do we put vinegar in chips instead of hydrochloric acid?
We put vinegar in chips for the unique flavor the vinegar provides.
Is hydrochloric an example of vinegar?
NO!!! Hydrochloric Acid is a mineral acid. Formula is (HCl) Vinegar is Ethanoic (Acetic) Acid a Carboxylic acid. Formula is (CH3COOH)
What are good cleansers for the appendix?
Bleach, vinegar and hydrochloric acid.
Does salt have a reaction with vinegar?
Yes -- salt and vinegar react to form sodium acetate and hydrochloric acid. NaCl + CH3COOH --> NaCH3COO + HCl
Examples of neutralization in evryday life?
Tea Coffee Water! Hydrochloric Acid and vinegar
What colour indicator do you use for hydrochloric acid and vinegar?
Methyl red is an adequate indicator.
What are the substances that found in the eggshells?
stick them in vinegar or a solution of hydrochloric acid
What simple chemical test will distinguish chalk from white claystone?
Items made from Calcium Carbonate will fizz when a solution of dilute hydrochloric acid is placed on them. Ceramic items will not fizz when a solution of dilute hydrochloric acid is placed on them.
