Applications of Acids and Bases (Grade 12 NSC Matric Physical Sciences): Flashcards

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Applications of Acids and Bases
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3 products of brine electrolysis

Chlorine gas, hydrogen gas, sodium hydroxide

Solution used in chlorine-alkali electrolysis

Brine (concentrated sodium chloride solution)

Product when Cl2Cl_2 reacts with OH−OH^- below 60°C

Sodium hypochlorite (NaClONaClO)

Main protein in hair structure

Keratin

Substances acting as both acids and bases

Amphoteric substances

Bonds giving hair strength and shape

Disulfide bonds (S−SS-S linkages)

Natural pH range of hair

4-5 (slightly acidic)

Role of ammonium thioglycolate in perms

Reducing agent that breaks disulfide bonds

pH range of lye hair relaxers

12-14 (very strongly alkaline)

pH range of permanent hair dyes

9-11 (basic/alkaline)

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