Ascorbic acid and citric acid can be found in a variety of fruits and vegetables, especially citrus. They are often confused with one another because of their similar names and origins. However, while ...

A well-established technique, acid-base titration is an analytical method used to determine the concentration of an unknown acid or base. In practice, it involves adding a solution of known strength ...

Glycolic acid and salicylic acid are two popular skin care ingredients. They’re available in many over-the-counter (OTC) products, including facial cleansers, serums, and toners. Both ingredients can ...

While not pure tartaric acid itself, cream of tartar is the potassium salt of tartaric acid. Tartaric acid occurs naturally in citrus fruits, bananas, tamarind, and—somewhat famously—grapes. It’s a ...

This lab includes a theoretical explanation of how buffers work and how they are made, including a derivation of the Henderson-Hasselbalch equation. Students will use what they have learned to ...

Note: This video is designed to help the teacher better understand the lesson and is NOT intended to be shown to students. It includes observations and conclusions that students are meant to make on ...