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Acetic acid, also known as ethanoic acid, is more commonly known as vinegar.

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Is vinegar muriatic acid?

No, vinegar is a solution of acetic acid. Muriatic acid is a solution of hydrochloric acid - much stronger acicdity. Don't make salad dressing with Muriatic Acid!


What acid used in salad dressings?

Acetic acid (vinegar), citric acid


Which salad dressing is better for acid reflux?

none


Is Italian dressing a neutral acid or base?

Probably based on vinegar which is acetic acid. So, an acid.


What is another word for ethanoic acid?

Acetic Acid. In the modern IUPAC Nomenclature it is 'Ethanoic Acid' The old cammercial name is 'Acetic Acid'. The chemical formula/structure is 'CH3COOH'.


Is acetic acid bad or good?

Acetic acid is commonly known as vinegar. It depends on what you are using it for as to whether it is good or bad. Personally, I love balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing, so I would say it is good. As to it's properties, acetic acid is a weak acid, meaning it will not burn you if you spill it, unlike HCl or H2SO4. Of course, if you are in a lab, you should still wear gloves, etc.


What is the difference between acetic acid and ethanoic acid?

There is no difference between acetic acid and ethanoic acid - they are the same compound with the chemical formula CH3COOH. "Acetic acid" is the common name used in the IUPAC nomenclature system, while "ethanoic acid" is the systematic (or traditional) name for the compound.


How do you distinguish between acetic acid and formic acid?

One way to distinguish between acetic acid and formic acid is by their smell. Acetic acid smells like vinegar, while formic acid has a pungent, irritating odor. Another way to differentiate them is by their chemical formula - acetic acid is CH3COOH and formic acid is HCOOH. Additionally, acetic acid is a weaker acid compared to formic acid.


What acid is in the vinegar?

Vinegar contains about 5–20% acetic acid (CH3COOH), water and flavourings.


Is acetic acid anything like acetic acid?

Yes. Acetic acid is a lot like acetic acid.


Is salad dressing acid or base?

It is an acid because if you got back to the reference table you will see that litmus (cabbage) cols red and only red with acids !


What is a type of acid also known as vinegar?

another acid that is also called vinegar is "acetic acid"