Question

What are the different uses of acids bases and salts in our lives?

Answer 1

Common salts used in day to day life:

⇒Sodium Chloride (NaCl) - commonly known as table salt, sodium chloride, is used in seasoning food. It is also used in the making of soap and in the preservation of food.

⇒Sodium Bicarbonate (NaHCO₃) - this is used in baking powder, fire extinguishers and in medicine as antacid.


Common acids used in day to day life:

⇒Acetic acid (CH3COOH), vinegar - vinegar is used in cooking, preserving food and in cleaning.

⇒ Carbonic acid (H2CO3), soft drinks - carbonic acid is used in soft drinks as a preservative

Common bases and their uses:


⇒Sodium hypochlorite (NaClO) - sodium hypoclorite is the common ingredient in the household bleach.


⇒Sodium hydroxide (NaOH): This base is commonly used as oven, drain and lye cleaner


⇒Aluminum hydroxide (Al[OH]3): Aluminium hydroxide is an active ingredient in deodorants and antacids.