Section 4 Acids and Bases in the Home Chapter 6 Section 4 Acids and Bases in the Home
Acids and Bases in the Home 6.4 Acids and Bases in the Home Cleaning products Soap – a cleaner that dissolves in both water and oil (Soaps allow oil and water to mix) Detergent – a nonsoap water-soluble cleaner that can emulsify dirt and oil (Detergents are used to get oils out of clothes and dishes)
Acids and Bases NaOH HCl
Cleaning Products Ammonia solutions are common household cleansers Disinfectants – substances that kills harmful bacteria or viruses Bleach – a basic solution that can either be sued as a disinfectant or to remove colors and stains
Other Household Acids and Bases Many health-care products are acids or bases Ascorbic acid is another name for vitamin C which your body needs to grow and repair itself Antacid – a weak base that neutralizes stomach acid Got a headache? Take an acetylsalicylic acid tablet
Other Household Acids and Bases Shampoos also make use of acid-base properties Acids and bases in the kitchen – The citric acid in lemon juice helps keep a sliced apple from turning brown. Yogurt is made when bacteria convert lactose, a sugar in milk, into lactic acid.
Some Acids
Check your understanding… List three acidic household substances and three basic household substances.