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Sugar
Sucrose, the white material we call sugar, is a molecule
made up of 12 carbon atoms, 22 hydrogen atoms, and
11 oxygen atoms (C12H22O11). Sugar, like other
molecules formed from these three components, is a
carbohydrate.
Toothpastes
are typically composed of the following ingredients:
water (20-40%), abrasives (50%) such as aluminum
hydroxide, calcium hydrogen phosphates, calcium
carbonate, silica, and hydroxyapatite. Fluoride
(typically 1450 ppm), mostly sodium fluoride.
Water
The chemical formula for water is H2O, which means
each molecule of water consists of one oxygen atom
chemically bonded to two hydrogen atoms. Thus,
water is a compound.
Salt
Salts are ionic substances in chemistry. Most people
associate salt with table salt, which is sodium chloride.
The ionic bonding of sodium ions and chloride ions
produces sodium chloride.
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Laundry Detergents
Modern detergents typically contain medium-
strength STPP (sodium tripolyphosphate) as a well-
balanced, versatile builder. But, potent components
such as caustic soda (sodium hydroxide) or caustic
potash (potassium hydroxide) can also be found in
formulas.
Baking Powder
Baking powder is a compound composed of sodium
bicarbonate, various bicarbonates, and acid salts.
Baking powder is a leavening agent formed by the
reaction of an acid with an alkali. Tartrate, phosphate,
and sodium aluminum sulfate are the baking acids that
can be used alone or in combination.
Vinegar
Vinegar is made up of acetic acid (CH3COOH), water,
and trace quantities of additional compounds, such as
flavorings.
Soap
Most soap is currently made with sodium hydroxide as
the saponification alkali. As an alkali, soap may also be
made with potassium hydroxide (caustic potash).
Potassium soaps are more water soluble than sodium
soaps; in concentrated form, they are known as soft
soap.
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Alcohol
Ethanol and water are the main components of most
alcoholic beverages, although in some very sweet
liqueurs the sugar content can be higher than the
ethanol content. Ethanol (CAS Reg. No. 64–17–5) is
present in alcoholic beverages as a consequence of
the fermentation of carbohydrates with yeast.
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