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Common Acids and Bases
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Chemistry
11/13/2008
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HCL (Hydrochloric acid)
 Definition
in stomach acids in digestions; can cause ulcers
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H2 SO4 (sulfuric acid)
 Definition
Industries; Car batteries
Term
H2 SO3 (sulfurous acid)
 Definition
One of many acid rains
Term
HF (Hydroden Fluouride)
 Definition
etches glass
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H2 CO3 (Carbonic acid
 Definition
Soda Fizz
Term
H3 PO4 (Phosphoric acid
 Definition
in sodas; fertilizers
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H3 BO3 (Boric acid)
 Definition
Eyewashes; kills cockroaches
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C6 H8 07 (citric acid)
 Definition
Sodas (fruit)
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HNO3 (Nitric acid)
 Definition
Fertilizers; Expolosions
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HC2 H3 O2 (Acetic acid)
Definition
Vinegar
Term
H2 C6 H6 O6 (Ascorbic acid)
 Definition
Vitamin C
Term
Acetylsalicylic
 Definition
Asprin
Term
Al(OH)2 (Aluminum Hydroxide)
 Definition
Deoderants; Antacids; Water purification
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Ca(OH)2 (Calcuim Hydroxide)
 Definition
Lessens the acidiity of soils; Mortor and Plastor; lime
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Mg(OH)2 (Magnesium Hydroxide)
 Definition
Laxitive (MOM); antacids
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NaOH (Sodium Hydroxide)
 Definition
Drain Cleaners
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K(OH)2 (Potassium Hydroxide)
 Definition
Potash; Fertilizers; Soap making
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NH3 (Ammonia)
 Definition
Cleaning Products