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In chemistry, a salt is an ionic compound that’s typically in crystalline solid form when dry. As salts are often the product of a neutralisation reaction between an acid and a base, they generally have a neutral pH.The most common type of salt on Earth exists as a dissolved substance in our oceans. Salts, particularly table salt or sodium chloride,...
Many chemicals in laboratories, workplaces, factories, and even your home are flammable. That means they can easily be ignited because of their volatility and composition, and they require careful handling.Some common flammable chemicals include alcohols, acetone, turpentine, kerosene, LPG, butane, propane, sulphur, and phosphorus. These are dangerous chemicals that can cause fires, damaging properties and causing injuries.Flammable chemicals must be...
Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) is everywhere. It’s in your bleach, your hair dye, your cleaning cabinet and even your teeth whiteners. What you may not know is that this chemical is decomposing all the time. This happens very slowly but, with the magic of science, we can speed it up. The Science Behind Hydrogen Peroxide Decomposition When it comes to determining exactly why...
As the name implies, medical grade water is purified water used in the medical field. It is primarily used to sterilise medical tools and other objects to kill bacteria, viruses, fungi, spores, and other microscopic organisms that they may have come in contact with.Continue reading to find out more about what medical grade water is, how it’s purified, and its...
A mixture is a combination of two or more substances that do not chemically react. As we explain later on, mixtures can either be heterogeneous or homogeneous.Mixtures are defined based on how the constituents are combined. They could be a combination of various states of matter, for example, air dissolved in water, or a combination of solids such as the...
Many over-the-counter ear drops contain hydrogen peroxide because it effectively dissolves ear wax. Why does this happen? Put simply, when the oxygen in the hydrogen peroxide makes contact with the ear wax, it creates bubbles that cause the wax to soften and break down.Continue reading to learn more about this common chemical and its role in ear wax removal. You’ll...
Nitric acid is a highly corrosive, inorganic mineral acid with the chemical formula HNO3. It’s typically sold at a concentration of 68% by volume, although stronger varieties are available. While nitric acid has a range of commercial and industrial applications, it’s primarily used in the manufacture of fertilisers as a precursor to ammonium nitrate.In this post, you’ll learn more about...
Ethanoic acid is the active component of vinegar, and is also known as acetic acid. It’s the most important type of carboxylic acid because of its many practical uses, which range from culinary applications to industrial processes. Ethanoic acid can be produced through the fermentation process and oxidation of carbohydrates, like the sugars from coconut juice. What Are The Uses Of...
Although isopropyl alcohol and denatured alcohol have some similar uses, they belong to different alcohol groups.As a result, they have distinct formulas, structures, reactions, and toxicity levels. In this post, we consider the differences between isopropyl alcohol and denatured alcohol in more detail, along with their respective uses and limitations. Isopropyl alcohol vs. denatured alcoholChemical structure and properties Chemically speaking, all types...
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