Question

Kichi made a table to identify where she might find acids and bases in her house based on their common uses.

What error did Kichi make?


Ammonium hydroxide would be found in the pantry because it is found in vinegar.

Sulfuric acid would be found in the garage because it is used in car batteries.

Citric acid would be found in the garage because it is used to clean rust from metal.

Potassium hydroxide would be found in the kitchen cabinet because it is used in oven cleaner.

Answer 1

The answer is: Ammonium hydroxide would be found in the pantry because it is found in vinegar.

Ammonim hydroxide (NH₄OH) is base and vinegar is acid.

pH of ammonium hydroxide is greater than 7 and vinegar has pH less than 7.

Ammonium hydroxide is a smelling, colorless liquid.

It is used as cleaning product, disinfectants and stain treaters.

Household ammonia contains 5-10% ammonium hydroxide.