MadSci Network: Chemistry
Query:

Re: SHOULD A 9 YR OLD DO A SCIENCE PROJECT USING ACID

Date: Thu May 9 16:00:30 2002
Posted By: Dan Berger, Faculty Chemistry/Science, Bluffton College
Area of science: Chemistry
ID: 1020121242.Ch
Message:

This all depends on how concentrated the acid is (and how strong, but hydrochloric acid is a strong acid). Dilute acids are no more dangerous than the vinegar you put on your salads (except for acids that are poisonous, like prussic acid HCN).

For the difference between acid strength and acid concentration, see this MadSci answer.

Dan Berger




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