There are three main components of a battery: two terminals made of different chemicals (typically metals), the anode and the cathode; and the electrolyte, which separates these terminals. The electrolyte is a chemical medium that allows the flow of electrical … Continue reading →

Hydrogen peroxide reacts very fast. It will than disintegrate into hydrogen and water, without the formation of byproducts. This increases the amount of oxygen in water.Disinfectants Hydrogen peroxide. Oxidiser Oxidation potential fluorine 3,0 hydroxyradicals 2,8 ozone 2,1 hydrogen peroxide 1,8 … Continue reading →

Extreme cold temperatures also wreak havoc on your phone. Lithium-ion batteries can stop discharging electricity in extremely cold temperatures, leading to shortened battery life, display problems and even cracking the display glass. What can shorten the life of a battery? … Continue reading →

Hydrochloric acid. Hydrochloric acid is much stronger than acetic acid for example, so tends to remove scale faster. Weak acids such as acetic or citric acids may be preferred however, where damage to the substrate is to be minimised. What … Continue reading →

Armed with this knowledge, it becomes clear that if the correct voltage limit is set for the lithium ion battery you are charging, there should be no issue leaving a lithium ion battery on the charger. Should I leave a … Continue reading →

Though still highly corrosive, muriatic acid is milder than hydrochloric acid and is therefore more suitable for home use. At a pH of 1 to 2, muriatic acid can be as acidic as stomach acid (which is also in part … Continue reading →

Acid-based toilet bowl cleaners and bleach are also a very dangerous blend. Some people may add bleach to the bowl but the combination of bleach with the acid releases chlorine gas. Even at low levels, it irritates eyes, nose and … Continue reading →

Acid should only be used as a last resort when cleaning tile. When all other attempts to remove stains have failed, a mixture of water and hydrochloric acid can be used to eat away at the stain and restore the … Continue reading →

Hydrochloric acid is a clear, poisonous liquid. It is a caustic chemical and highly corrosive, which means it immediately causes severe damage to tissues, such as burning, on contact. How much HCL is toxic? OSHA: The legal airborne permissible exposure … Continue reading →

You can calculate how many solar panels you need by multiplying your household’s hourly energy requirement by the peak sunlight hours for your area and dividing that by a panel’s wattage. Use a low-wattage (150 W) and high-wattage (370 W) … Continue reading →

The chloride formed when tin reacts with hydrochloric acid is tin (II) chloride, also known as tin dichloride. Tin reacts with dilute acids slower than many other metals and heat is often required to speed up the reaction. Will hydrochloric … Continue reading →

Fill a watering can or acid-safe sprayer with 1 gallon of water for every 60 to 75 square feet of the patio. Add the acid to the water, following the label directions for the strength of the solution. A typical … Continue reading →

What is an inverter? At its most basic, a marine inverter takes DC power from your boat’s battery bank and converts it into AC power, so that you can use “household” items on your boat without being hooked up to … Continue reading →

To start your car with scissors: Put one blade into the ignition. Move the scissors around in the ignition until you find the sweet spot. Try to turn the ignition by twisting the scissors forward. How do you start your … Continue reading →

You can use a strong base like NaOH (sodium hydroxide) to neutralize citric acid. If you do not have access to NaOH, something like sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) will also neutralize citric acid well. Dilute the base. Dilute your base … Continue reading →