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Why is hydrochloric acid used in cleaning the wire loop can other acids be used?
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∙ 14y ago
Hydrochloric acid is used because it is a simple antimicrobial agent and can sterilise the loop. Other materials can be used, but they may adhere to the loop and affect the results by introducing the acid to the growth.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 15y agoHydrochloric acid dissolves metal. So dipping the wires into the acid slowly eats the outer layers first. This removes the corrosion and allows the clean metal underneath to be exposed.
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Which one of the following is an example of a strong acid?
Strong acids , sometimes called the mineral acids, are Hydrochloric, Sulphuric,, Nitric and Phosphoric acids. There are other mineral acids too. However, do not confuse with Organic (carboxylic/fatty) acids, which are generally weak acids.
What are hydrochloric nitric and carbonic all types of?
Hydrochloric acid, nitric acid and carbonic acid are all types of acids.
What acids are in Windex?
hydrochloric acid
Example two acids used in the laboratory?
Nitric acid, hydrochloric acid.
What are the 3 strongest acids found in the body?
HCl or Hydrochloric acid (located in stomach).
What acids are in stomach acid?
Hydrochloric acids are in stomach. Hydrochloric acid: HCl
What acids are contained in cleaning products?
Sodium Hypochloride or hydrochloric acid are often used in bleaches
Which one of the following is an example of a strong acid?
Strong acids , sometimes called the mineral acids, are Hydrochloric, Sulphuric,, Nitric and Phosphoric acids. There are other mineral acids too. However, do not confuse with Organic (carboxylic/fatty) acids, which are generally weak acids.
What are hydrochloric nitric and carbonic all types of?
Hydrochloric acid, nitric acid and carbonic acid are all types of acids.
What acids are in Windex?
hydrochloric acid
Example two acids used in the laboratory?
Nitric acid, hydrochloric acid.
What are the 3 strongest acids found in the body?
HCl or Hydrochloric acid (located in stomach).
If you start with 20 grams of hydrochloric acid how many grams of sulfuric acid will be produced?
Non!!!! They are two different substances/acids. The formulas for sulphuric acid is H2SO4 and for hydrochloric acid (HCl). With the exception of the hydrogens all the other elements present in the two difference acids are different.
What acids are contained in the stomach?
hydrochloric acid
What is an acid that is used for cleaning cement floors?
Hydrochloric acid
Is hydrochloric strong or weak?
Are you perhaps referring to hydrochloric acid? If so, it is one of the strongist acids, with a pH of 2. However, there are stronger acids, such as carborane acid and fluorosulphuric acid.
Is a weak acid hydrochloric acid nitric acid ethanoic acid or sulfuric acid?
Strong (mineral) acids are ; Hydrochloric Acid Sulphuric Acid Nitric Acid Weak (carboxylic) acids are Ethanoic Acid Methanoic Acid Propnoic Acid .
