Chem Common Acids and Bases

Sulfuric Acid

 most commonly produced industrial chemical in

world

 used in petroleum refining, metallurgy, and

manufacture of fertilizer

2. nitric acid

volatile, unstable liquid

 commonly used in fertilizer

 used in making plastics

phosphoric acid

 used for manufacturing fertilizer and animal feed

 used as flavoring agent in soft drinks

hydrochloric acid

 produced by stomach for digestion

 used to “pickle” iron and steel (immersion of metal in

acid to clean surface)

 used also as cleaning agent and food processing

 when diluted, it is called muriatic acid (used in pools)

acetic acid

 contained in vinegar

 used to manufacture plastic and as raw material for

food supplements

1. sodium hydroxide

ionic solid in pure form

 used to manufacture soap, paper, drain cleaners

 commonly used in labs

2. ammonia

pungent gas in pure form

 mostly used in the production of fertilizer

 produced via the Haber process

. magnesium hydroxide

ionic solid in pure form

 common component of antacids

. sodium carbonate

ionic solid in pure form

 commonly called washing soda or soda ash

 used in the manufacture of glass and as a cleaning

agent