Question

Find three acids and three bases used in your home.

1) what are theses acids and bases used for?
2)look up the chemical name and chemical formula of each acid and base

Answer 1

Acids

Acetic acid in vinegar, used in cooking - CH₃COOH
Citric acid in lemons and oranges - C₆H₈O₇
Carbonic Acid in soft drinks - H₂CO₃

Bases

Sodium Hypochlorite is found in bleach - NaClO
Sodium Hydroxide found in drain cleaners - NaOH
Sodium bicarbonate, also known as baking soda which is used in cooking - NaHCO₃