Question

Make a list of five materials or substances you use every day that are made from organic compounds. Write a minimum of one paragraph per material about its benefits and uses in your everyday life.

Answer 1

1.)Baking powder NaHCO3; sodium bicarbonate Used for baking for cooking, releases CO2 in reaction with other ingredients.

2.)Detergent Sodium sulphate, sodium hydroxide and phosphatecompounds Used for washing clothes.

3.)Toothpaste Calciuym carbonate, sodium flouride Used for cleaning teeth.

4.)Salt NaCl; Sodium Chloride Used in seasoning for cooking; also used as preservative.

5.)Vinegar C2H4O2

acetic acid, ethanoic acid

Used as preservative and for seasoning foods. Utilized for various household cleaning uses.