50 acids' symbols and location found everyday Flashcards
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What’s the symbol of hydrochloric acid?
HCl
Where is hydrochloric acid found in?
stomach acid (digestive process), some cleaning products (toilet bowl cleaners)
What’s the melting point of hydrochloric acid?
-114 (for HCl gas)
What’s the symbol of acetylsalicylic acid?
C₉H₈O₄
Where is acetylsalicylic acid found in?
- bark and leaves of the willow and poplar trees
- aspirin (pain relievers, anti-inflammatory drugs)
What’s the melting point of acetylsalicylic acid?
136 °C
What does acetylsalicylic acid look like?
White crystalline powder
What’s acetylsalicylic acid also known as?
aspirin
What’s the symbol of acetic acid?
CH₃COOH
What’s the melting point of acetic acid?
16.6°C (freezing point)
What does acetic acid look like?
Colorless liquid, pungent smell
Where is acetic acid found in?
vinegar, pickled foods, some cleaning products
What’s the symbol of citric acid?
C₆H₈O₇
Where is citric acid found in?
citrus fruits (lemons, oranges), fruit juices, some candies, cleaning products
What’s the symbol of lactic acid?
C₃H₆O₃
Where is lactic acid found in?
dairy products (yogurt, sour milk), muscle metabolism, and some cosmetic products
What’s the melting point of lactic acid?
16.8°C
What’s the symbol of carbonic acid?
H₂CO₃
Where is carbonic acid found in?
carbonated beverages (soda, sparkling water)
What’s the symbol of sulfuric acid?
H₂SO₄
Where is sulfuric acid found in?
battery acid (car batteries), some industrial cleaning products
What’s the symbol of phosphoric acid?
H₃PO₄
Where is phosphoric acid found in?
soft drinks (often cola), some cleaning products, fertilizers
What’s the symbol of tartaric acid?
C₄H₆O₆
