Is bleach stronger than acid

Answer 1

This is like asking: Are bananas better than bricks. There is no answer.

Acids could be defined as substances that donate hydrogen ions but some acids like vinegar, tartaric acid, lactic acid, citric acid, salicylic acid, ascorbic acid are all safe to eat whereas other acids are too vigorous at donating hydrogen ions and would cause severe burns if they touch our skin. The concentration of acid is also a factor. Dilute hydrochloric acid can be tolerated by our skin even though it is a strong acid.

Bleaches are used as whitening agents or disinfectants. Bleach is usually sodium hypo chlorite, NaClO. It is a strong oxidising agent. It can also result in damage to the skin. Bleach plus acid produces a toxic gas, chlorine and bleach plus ammonia solutions (another cleaning agent) produces toxic chloramines. Even bleach plus urine can produce chloramines. Most household bleaches are less than 6%.

Answer 2

Bleach and acids are both strong chemical compounds, but they work in different ways and have different purposes. Bleach, typically sodium hypochlorite, is a strong oxidizing agent and is used primarily as a disinfectant and whitening agent. Acids, such as hydrochloric acid or sulfuric acid, are corrosive and can react with a wide range of materials. The strength of bleach and acids can vary depending on their concentration and the specific type of compound.