Chemical Formula for daily use material
Following is the list of substances of daily use and their chemical formula. It is seen there is always a question in NTSE asking chemical formula of daily use material.
Another list is also posted on wiki.
Compound Name | Formula | Uses |
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Acetaminophen | C8H9NO2 | pain reliever |
Acetic acid | C2H4O2 | tart ingredient in vinegar |
Ammonia | NH3 | fertilizer, household cleaner when dissolved in water |
Ascorbic acid | C6H8O6 | vitamin C |
Aspirin | C9H8O4 | pain reliever |
Baking soda | NaHCO3 | cooking |
Caffeine | C8H10N4O2 | stimulant in coffee, tea, some soda |
Calcium carbonate | CaCO3 | antacid |
Carbon dioxide | CO2 | carbonating agent in soda |
Ethanol | C2H5OH | disinfectant, alcoholic beverages |
Ethylene glycol | C2H6O2 | antifreeze |
Hydrochloric acid | HCl | called muriatic acid, cleans mortar from brick |
Magnesium hydroxide | Mg(OH)2 | antacid |
Methane | CH4 | natural gas, fuel (also called Masrh Gas) |
Phosphoric acid | H3PO4 | flavoring in soda |
Potassium tartrate | K2C4H4O6 | cream of tartar, cooking |
Propane | C3H8 | fuel for cooking |
Sodium Chloride | NaCl | flavoring (table salt), freezing |
Sodium carbonate | Na2CO3 | washing soda |
Sodium hydroxide | NaOH | drain cleaner |
Sucrose | C12H22O11 | sweetener |
Sulfuric acid | H2SO4 | battery acid |
Water | H2O | washing, cooking, cleaning |
Water gas | H2 + CO | heating and lighting |
Gypsum | CaSO4.H2O | plaster of paris |
Another list is also posted on wiki.
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