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There are numerous uses for acids.
- Acids are often used to remove rust and other corrosion from metals in a process known as pickling.
- They may be used as an electrolyte in a wet cell battery, such as sulfuric acid in a car battery.
- In humans and many other animals, hydrochloric acid is a part of the gastric acid secreted within the stomach to help hydrolyze proteins and polysaccharides, as well as converting the inactive pro-enzyme, pepsinogen into the enzyme, pepsin.
- Steel used in construction is acid treated before painting. Dilute sulphuric or hydrochloric acid will remove any surface rust which would otherwise spread under the painted surface.
- 'Rust remover' used to repair cars is dilute phosphoric acid - H3PO4.
- Baking powder contains tartaric acid.
- 'Lime scale' removers contain dilute acids. Try using lemon juice or vinegar (weak acids). Lime scale is calcium carbonate (also called furring).
- A wasp sting is alkali. It may be neutralised with a weak acid (lemon juice or vinegar).
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Uses of potassium hydroxide?
Making soaps, neutralize acids, making batteries and fuel cell.
What are some common uses of coal as an energy source?
One of the uses of coal is for power.
Do all acids contain sulphur?
No. All acids contain Hydrogen. That is the only component they have in common.
Acids and bases have many uses around the and in?
home and industry
What are dissecting kits used for in science?
Their most common uses are for dissecting biological specimens and in some steps of an autopsy.
What are the common uses of a base?
It can be commonly found in soap and is used to neutralize acids.
What names are given to monomers of proteins?
The monomers of protein are amino acids. There are 20 common amino acids. Some of the most common are Alanine, Glycine and Leucine.
Can you name some acids and their uses?
Hydrochloric Acid. This is the acid in your stomach that helps you digest your food.
What are some of calcium common uses?
Bones
What are some common uses for quartz?
furniture?
What are some common uses of bases?
Some common uses of bases include household cleaning products, personal care products like soaps and shampoos, and antacids for indigestion. Bases are also used in manufacturing processes, such as in the production of paper, textiles, and certain types of food.
Uses of potassium hydroxide?
Making soaps, neutralize acids, making batteries and fuel cell.
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.
What are some common uses of coal as an energy source?
One of the uses of coal is for power.
What are some common uses for solar energy?
their house
What are some common uses of orchids?
Some common uses of orchids are as centerpieces and bouquets. They are also often used for medicinal purposes for their healing and anti-depressant properties.
What are the pharmaceutical uses of oxalic acid?
The pharmaceutical uses of Oxalic Acid is to prepare organic acids. Oxalic Acids are important for the metabolism. The water solubility is important in breaking down fatty acids.
