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Sodium hydroxide is a very strong chemical that is also known as lye and caustic soda. This article discusses poisoning from touching, breathing in (inhaling), or swallowing sodium hydroxide. On contact, sodium hydroxide turns skin into soap; such chemical "burns" are difficult to treat.
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∙ 15y agoIt will cause severe burns. If you get it in your eyes it can cause serious permanent eye damage. Very harmful if swallowed.
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∙ 6y agoIt is. Solutions of concentration 0.5M or greater should be labelled 'corrosive' and more dilute solutions as 'irritant'.
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∙ 8y agoSodium hydroxide is extremely corrosive.
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Why do people use sodium hydroxide for drains?
Sodium Hydroxide reacts with fat to make soap which then dissolves unblocking the drain.
If you were to make sodium hydroxide from an oxide what oxide would you use?
Sodium hydroxide (NaOH) is formed.
Symbol for Sodium hydroxide?
The symbol for Sodium Hydroxide is NaoH
What is the name of the formula NaOH?
Sodium hydroxide.
What salt is made when sodium hydroxide reacts with hydroxide acid?
There is no reaction. "Hydroxide acid" is water, which does not react with sodium hydroxide.
What is the use of sodium hydroxide?
Sodium hydroxide is use to absorb carbon dioxide.
What is the use Sodium hydroxide?
Sodium hydroxide is use to absorb carbon dioxide.
What is the least hazardous material to neutralize sodium hydroxide?
Vinegar will do it, but you'll need quite a bit.
What is the Name for NaOH?
The chemical name is Sodium Hydroxide. It is made of Na+ ions and OH- ions.
Why do people use sodium hydroxide for drains?
Sodium Hydroxide reacts with fat to make soap which then dissolves unblocking the drain.
NaOH base or acid?
Sodium hydroxide is basic.
What chemicals are there in Sodium hydroxide?
sodium hydroxide is itself a chemical. It can disassociate into a sodium cation and a hydroxide anion
If you were to make sodium hydroxide from an oxide what oxide would you use?
Sodium hydroxide (NaOH) is formed.
Is sodium hydroxide a metal?
No, sodium hydroxide is a compound.
Which is the stronger base what Sodium Hydroxide or Potassium Hydroxide?
Potassium Hydroxide is stronger than sodium hydroxide
What do you use to make soap?
The principal materials are greses, sodium hydroxide and sodium chloride.
If you use potassium hydroxide instead of sodium hydroxide what salt would you make?
potassium chloride
