Respuestas
Respuesta:
Acids are compounds that accept electrons or donate protons (H +) in aqueous solutions and bases are compounds that donate electrons, accept protons (H +), or release hydroxyl ions (OH-) in aqueous solutions.
Respuesta:
use of acids
1. Acetic acid or ethanoic acid CH3COOH: it is the weak organic acid found in the vinegar that we use in salads.
2. Acetylsalicylic acid C9H8O4: it is the active principle of aspirin, a medicine that is used as an analgesic and anti-inflammatory.
3. Ascorbic acid C6H8O6: is the common name for vitamin C, found in fruits and vitamin supplements and involved in healing and collagen synthesis.
4. Boric Acid H3BO3 is a weak acid that is used as an insecticide, antiseptic, and flame retardant.
5. Butyric acid CH3-CH2-CH2-COOH or butanoic acid is the fatty acid present in butter.
6. Carbonic acid H2CO3 is the acid found in soft drinks.
7. Citric acid C6H8O7 is an organic acid present in some fruits and an intermediate in cellular metabolism. The IUPAC name for citric acid is 2-hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylic acid.
8. Clavulanic acid C8H9NO5 is a drug that is used in combination with antibiotics in the penicillin family. Its effect is to block the bacterial enzymes that destroy the antibiotic.
use of bases
sodium hydroxide
Schiff's base
calcium hydroxide
potassium hydroxide
barium hydroxide
magnesium hydroxide
Ammonia
Soap
Detergent
Quinine