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Which of the following is/are use(s) of borax?
Which of the following is/are use(s) of borax?
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A Preparation of buffer solutions
B Qualitative analysis of metals
C Antiseptic
D Cleaning skins and hides
Aqueous solution of borax acts as a buffer solution.
Buffer solution contains a weak acid and its conjugate base or vice versa and it can keep pH of a solution constant for a range of amounts of acid/base added to the solution.
Borax bead test is used in qualitative analysis to identify the metal present in a salt by observing the colour of the bead formed when the salt is sprinkled on hot borax glass.
Borax is also used as an antiseptic. It also finds use in leather industry where it's used to clean skins and hides.
A Preparation of buffer solutions
B Qualitative analysis of metals
C Antiseptic
D Cleaning skins and hides
Aqueous solution of borax acts as a buffer solution.
Buffer solution contains a weak acid and its conjugate base or vice versa and it can keep pH of a solution constant for a range of amounts of acid/base added to the solution.
Borax bead test is used in qualitative analysis to identify the metal present in a salt by observing the colour of the bead formed when the salt is sprinkled on hot borax glass.
Borax is also used as an antiseptic. It also finds use in leather industry where it's used to clean skins and hides.
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