OH−. OH− is the strongest base that can exist in water because it is the conjugate base of water. Which is the strongest base? A) Sodium hydroxide is the strongest base because it completely dissociates to form sodium ions and … Continue reading →

Read Your Solar Meter Your solar meter monitors your system’s production and shares this information with your solar company. Typically, your meter will cycle through different screens. You should pay particular attention to the one that displays the total kilowatt-hours … Continue reading →

Mix 1/2 cup table salt and 1/2 cup baking soda together, and pour down drain. Let sit for about 30 minutes (or overnight if it’s a tough clog), and follow with a pot of boiling water. What naturally unclog drains? … Continue reading →

Whiten your whites: When you add Borax to your washing machine, it acts as a whitening agent. This enhances the action of bleach, whether you add it separately or it’s already present in your laundry detergent. If you don’t like … Continue reading →

The Most Acidic Vinegar The vinegar with the highest acidity is a form of white vinegar that has been freeze distilled. The only applications for this type of vinegar are in commercial industry where it can be used for cleaning … Continue reading →

How chlorine exposure is treated. No antidote exists for chlorine exposure. Treatment consists of removing the chlorine from the body as soon as possible and providing supportive medical care such as inhaled breathing treatments for wheezing in a hospital setting. … Continue reading →

Chlorine gas is a toxic respiratory irritant that is considered a chemical threat agent because of the potential for release in industrial accidents or terrorist attacks. Chlorine inhalation damages the respiratory tract, including the airways and distal lung, and can … Continue reading →

BEST OVERALL: Lysol Automatic Toilet Bowl Cleaner, Click Gel. BEST BANG FOR THE BUCK: Clorox Automatic Toilet Bowl Cleaner Tablet 6 Pack. BEST NATURAL: Better Life Natural Toilet Bowl Cleaner. BEST HEAVY DUTY: Clorox Toilet Bowl Cleaner, Clinging Bleach Gel. … Continue reading →

Kill Mold—Use muriatic acid to kill stubborn mold and mildew on hard surfaces, such as brick, tile, concrete, and stone. Mix one part muriatic acid to eights parts water, then spray or brush the solution onto the moldy area. Wait … Continue reading →

All you need to do is pop open a can of cola and pour it in with your laundry, along with the normal dose of detergent and run a wash cycle. To fight even tougher stains, apply the cola directly … Continue reading →

Both coffee and soda have high acidity levels and can eat away at your car’s protective layer of paint. If you do spill one of these drinks on your car, wash it as soon as possible. Does Coke ruin car … Continue reading →

Wood is most severely attacked by strong acidic and caustic solutions, rep- resenting the extremes in pH values, and by powerful oxidizing agents (Browning 1963). Does acid affect wood? High acid concentration would tend to produce more surface degradation and … Continue reading →

HCl is a stronger acid than H2S because Cl is more electronegative than S. Is HCl more stable than H2S? It is pretty much known that HCl is stronger than H2S in water. The reason behind that first is the … Continue reading →

In animal models, taurine deficiency has been shown to cause eye damage, chronic liver disease, muscle weakening, and an increased risk of developing diabetes ( 1 ). Taurine deficiency in humans is rare, so its effects remain largely unknown. Why … Continue reading →

between 3.5 and 5.5. The pH of honey ranges between 3.5 and 5.5 depending on its botanical source, the pH of nectar, soil or plant association, and the concentration of different acids and minerals such as calcium, sodium, potassium and … Continue reading →