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Covalent Bonds Covalent Bonds
Common Household Acids and Bases Common Household Acids and Bases
Hydrogen Bonding in Water Hydrogen Bonding in Water

Common Household Acids and Bases
Acids are substances that release hydrogen ions (hydrogen atoms missing their single electron) when they are in a water solution. Bases are substances that accept hydrogen ions in a water solution.
Name Formula Locations
Acids
Acetic acid HC2H3O2 Vinegar
(aqueous solution)
Acetylsalicylic acid HC9H7O4 Aspirin
Ascorbic acid H2C6H6O6 Vitamin C
Citric acid H3C6H5O7 Lemon juice, citrus fruits
Hydrochloric acid HCl Gastric juices
(digestive fluid in stomach)
Sulfuric acid H2SO4 Batteries
Bases
Ammonia NH3 Household cleaners
(aqueous solution)
Calcium hydroxide Ca(OH)2 Slaked lime
(used in mortar for construction)
Magnesium hydroxide Mg(OH)2 Milk of magnesia
(antacid and laxative)
Potassium hydroxide
(also called caustic potash) 		KOH Soft soap
Sodium hydroxide NaOH Drain and oven cleaners
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Hydrogen; Acids and Bases
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