ACID BASE PROJECT

CITRIC ACID

• H3C6H5O7
• Weak organic acid
• Natural preservative
• Used to add acidic or sour tastes to foods and drinks
• Crystals, decomposes when boiled , used as preservative
• Hazards are skin irritation

LACTIC ACID

• C3H6O3
• Carboxylic acid
• Used in various biochemical processes
• Boils at 122 Celsius
• Molecular weight of 90.07749
• Used as food preservative, curing and flavor agent
• Flammable

ACETONE

• C3H6O
• Molecular weight of 58.07914
• Looks clear
• Used in cleaning agents such as nail polish remover
• Causes skin irritation

AMMONIA

• NH3
• Colorless gas
• Lighter than air
• Thermal stability
• Used in production of liquid fertilizer
• Cleaner
• Inhalation can cause death
• Corrosive to skin and eyes