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Everyday Chemicals 8 – Acetic Acid

Everyday Chemicals: Acetic Acid – Vinegar & Volcanoes

Everyday Chemicals 8 – Acetic Acid
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It’s been a little while since the last post in the ‘Everyday Chemicals’ series, but it’s back today, and with a revamped look (which will also be applied out to the previous posts in the series over the next week or so). The latest post looks at acetic acid; this compound is well known for its presence in vinegar, but has a role in the manufacture of other chemicals we regularly encounter. It’s also an important part of a classic home science experiment!

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