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Citric Acid

Published on Apr 22, 2016

The best acid ever!

PRESENTATION OUTLINE

Citric Acid

By Kevin
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USES

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Citric Acid had uses in many applications. It is mainly used in cooking as a flavour enhancer. It has many other applications, from preservative to household cleaner, citric acid is truly an amazing acid. It can even be used in photography development! Wow!

Reaction between Citric Acid and Water
H2C2O4 + H20 → HC2O4 + H3O

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Reaction of Citric Acid and Sodium Hydroxide
H3C6H5O7(aq) + 3 NaOH(aq) → 3 H2O(l) + Na3C6H5O7(aq)

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Citric Acid can come as a powder to use in cooking.

Structure of Citric Acid

VIDEO

(Links are in the slide notes →)
Citric Acid and Baking Soda reaction: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_MBgI9XwTEg

Synthesis of Citric Acid:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cNOewmOMnjQ