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Vinegar
Vinegar is a weak acid created through fermentation. Vinegar can be made from many ingredients such as wine, corn, coconut, malt, or rice.
1,209 Questions
Why does vinegar and baking soda mixed together reacts immediately?
It does that because of the chemicals just like if u mix bleach and peroxide together it reacts immediately too.
Can vinegar decrease the growth of C botulinum?
Wow! How did I get here?
Well, I came here looking for the answer to the same question, but there were quite a few interesting stops along the way.
Current scientific wisdom (in Australia, Canada and the USA, anyway!) suggests that C. botulinum cannot thrive (or, at least, cannot reproduce via spores) at a pH (acidity level) of 4.6 or lower.
Your average supermarket vinegar, which is a solution of around 4-6% acetic acid, is likely to have a much lower pH, around 2 point-something. Lower numbers, of course, mean greater acidity.
I read some old studies from the early years of the last century that said even a 1% solution of acetic acid is toxic to most'food poisoning' bacteria (but C. botulinum wasn't among those mentioned.)
Still, the answer must be a clear "YES".
PS: If you're making pickles, it might be best just to follow the currently accepted guidelines. There is a LOT of 'folk wisdom' out there that is just plain WRONG. When people mess with recipes based on such wrong info say, for example, adding some oil 'because it's a preservative', they sometimes poison themselves, by making it easier for the nasties to grow.
I hope this helps somebody. Thanks for reading.
Why does vinegar make baking soda fizz?
What happens is a chemical reaction. Vinagar - acetic acid Baking soda - sodium bicarbonate you are producing sodium acetate with water if you keep adding more vinegar on the baking soda (search "hot ice" on google) note that vinager is not pure but only 5 percent acetic acid the rest is water. for the best fizz use 1200 grams of vineager and 84 grams of NaHCO2 (baking soda) this is one mole of each obviously you can change the proportions. The reason this makes a perfect reaction is because that makes one C2H4O2 molecule react with every NaHCO2 molecule. The bi-products are CO2 H2O and NaC2H2O2
Can you use sherry instead of white wine?
I would not recomment it. Sherry is a fortified red wine. You can use vinegar or lemon juice in most recipes calling for white wine.
Is it safe to use diluted vinegar and soap on wool fabric?
It depends on the soap. Wool should be washed with a very gentle detergent or even shampoo that is meant for human hair. Diluted vinegar is very safe for use on wool and should have no ill effects at all.
How many days can you store oil and vinegar dressing with no refrigeration?
You can usually leave it unrefrigerated for about 3 days. But you should always keep it in the refrigerator.
Why is there a temperature changes when alkali is added to vinegar?
When an alkali (base) is added to vinegar, the acetic acid in the vinegar reacts with the alkali. These reactions are nearly all exothermic, that is, they generate heat as the chemical reaction proceeds. This is observed by a change in the temperature of the aqueous solution and the surrounding air.
How can I effectively prevent mold growth when using apple cider vinegar?
To prevent mold growth when using apple cider vinegar, store it in a cool, dark place, ensure the lid is tightly sealed after each use, and avoid introducing contaminants into the bottle.
How can I effectively unclog a sink using baking soda and vinegar?
To unclog a sink using baking soda and vinegar, first pour boiling water down the drain. Then, pour half a cup of baking soda followed by half a cup of vinegar. Let it sit for about 30 minutes, then flush with hot water. Repeat if necessary.
