Found 22 Articles for Acids, Bases, and Salts

Introduction Stearic acid is present in the fats of animals and plants and used in food products that help treat or reduce eczema symptoms, skin inflammation and help retain the skin's moisture. Cosmetics products including stearic acid must be used after consulting a skin doctor or dermatologist to avoid the side effects like irritation, rashes, or severe cream burn on skin. What is Stearic acid? The saturated long-chain fatty acid is made up of 18 backbone of carbon and is referred to as stearic acid. The acid can be found in several types of fats of plants and animals. Stearic ... Read More

Introduction Sodium carbonate, washing soda because of its characteristic properties has been extracted several years ago from the ashes of plants that are growing in solar that are well enriched with the metal sodium. Later, French chemist Nicholas Leblanc introduced a process for making sodium carbonate in bulk. Sodium bicarbonate or baking soda is used very widely even several years ago. The pharmacist first discovered it Valentin Rose the Younger in the year 1801. Later bulk amount preparation of sodium bicarbonate has been developed. Both sodium carbonate and sodium bicarbonate are very important chemical compounds in industrial and commercial uses. ... Read More

Introduction Dipotassium phosphate has an empirical or molecular formula, $\mathrm{(K_2 HPO_4)}$. Sometimes, it is also called dipotassium hydrogen orthophosphate or potassium phosphate dibasic. It is not an organic or inorganic compound molar or molecular mass = 174.2g/mol. It has a white powder-like appearance and is odourless. Along with monopotassium phosphate $\mathrm{(KH_2 PO_4)}$, it is often or widely used as a fertilizer (phosphorus content), food additive (in addition to some food materials), and buffering agent. And it is also easily soluble in the water. It can be produced or generated commercially by the process of partial or slight neutralization of ... Read More

Introduction A base is indeed a material that, while dispersed in an aq. solution, yields 𝑂𝐻− ions. Base compounds have a harsh taste (particularly alkalis) but also are generally slippery to the contact. Alkalis seem to be essentially water-soluble bases. The word 'alkali' refers to alkali metals and alkaline earth metal ionic complexes. As a result, alkalis could be considered a subclass among all bases. It means that while all alkalis have always been bases, not all bases have become alkalis. Alkalis include chemicals that are being utilised in soft water by removing organic toxins, fluorides, as well as ... Read More

Introduction Examples of bases with its properties are as follows − Bases have pH value more than 7. Aqueous solution of basic compounds undergoes ionization and can conduct electricity. On reacting base with acids can produce salts. The concentrated base or strong base is known as Caustic. If base added to alkaline solution it has bitter taste. Base get identify easily due to the presence of OH- ions. On applying red litmus paper to basic solution it changes the colour into blue. On adding to acids compounds base can react vigorously. On adding base to water it can conduct ... Read More

Introduction Citric acid is produced organically and is readily found in nature, present in many fruits and vegetables. Lemon is an example of a citrus fruit that contains the largest amount of citric acid. Citric acid is commonly used by food processing companies in various food and beverages as an acidulant. It is mainly used in so many varied ways due to the way it is prepared, that is by the process of Fermentation. Its usage is not just limited to food industries but other industries like cleaning and cosmetic product manufacturing as well. What is Citric Acid? ... Read More

Introduction Ascorbic acid is known with common name of Vitamin C and an essential chemical element for humans. It is normally found in vegetables as well as fruits and the exposure of the substance to the sun turns into darker. The physical properties consist of a white or slightly yellow crystal or powder having an acidic taste. Overview of Ascorbic Acid The ascorbic acid mainly belongs to the family of monosaccharides and bears the chemical formula C6H8O6. It is also named vitamin C and known as the most important vitamin for plants as well as animals. The addition of ... Read More

Introduction Ammonia is a gas that is made naturally in the body of humans as well as in nature. It is found in soil, water, and air, as well as in bacteria. Ammonia, as well as ammonium ions, is considered as the most important components for human body as it helps in metabolic processes. What is ammonia? Ammonia is nothing but a gas that has no colour but a pungent smell. It is able to dissolve into water, furnishes strong alkaline solution. The solution of ammonia is mainly used as a cleaning fluid. Figure 1: Molecular Structure ... Read More

Introduction The primary compound of potash is Potassium Carbonate and pearl ash or the salts of tartar are a more refined form of it. In the making of pearl ash, potash is baked in a kiln and this process removes the impure agents. In the 18th century before the use of baking powder, pearl ash was used to make quick bread. What is Potassium Carbonate? Potassium Carbonate is an inorganic compound that can be represented with the chemical formula- $\mathrm{K_2CO_3}$. It is also known as Carbonate of potash, or Dipotassium carbonate or Pearl ash. It can be defined as ... Read More

Introduction There are different definitions for the base. But the one definition that is common in all three definitions is bases react with acid to form a neutral compound or salts and water. And is given by G.-F. Rouelle. It is the ion that is present in this compound that makes it a characteristic property. Arrhenius proposed that the presence of hydroxyl ion, $\mathrm{OH^{-}}$ leads to the characteristic property of a base. According to Bronsted Lowry's theory of bases, a base is a substance that can accept protons or Hydrogen ions, $\mathrm{H^{+}}$. And in lewis's base theory base is a ... Read More