Laboratory Chemicals
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- Ethanol (
C2H5OHC sub 2 H sub 5 OH
C2H5OH
): Also known as ethyl alcohol, it is a clear, colorless, and flammable liquid. It is commonly used as a solvent, a disinfectant, and as a reagent in many organic synthesis reactions.
- Sulfuric Acid (
H2SO4H sub 2 SO sub 4
H2SO4
): A highly corrosive, strong mineral acid. Concentrated sulfuric acid is a dense, oily, colorless liquid known for its dehydrating properties. It is a basic laboratory chemical used in a wide range of experiments and industrial processes.
- Sodium Hydroxide (
NaOHNaOH
NaOH
): A white, odorless, crystalline solid that absorbs moisture from the air. Also called caustic soda, it is a strong, highly corrosive base typically available in pellets, flakes, or solutions, and is used extensively in titration and as a strong base.
- Hydrochloric Acid (
HClHCl
HCl
): A corrosive, strong mineral acid solution of hydrogen chloride gas in water. It is a pungent-smelling, clear liquid essential for various analyses and is widely used in school and research laboratories.
- Copper(II) Sulfate (
CuSO4CuSO sub 4
CuSO4
): This salt is a blue, crystalline solid when hydrated, and a grey-white powder in its anhydrous form. It is often used in chemistry education for experiments related to crystal formation, electroplating, and as a component in Fehling’s solution.