Are there polyatomic ions in household items?

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anor277
Feb 18, 2016

Detergents, and soaps, washing soda, baking soda, are some examples. There should be many more.

Explanation:

Detergents and soaps, the salts of long chain fatty acids are probably the best examples. These are certainly polyatomic. Of course, in the kitchen we commonly use bicarbonate of soda, #NaHCO_3#, (and other salts) as a raising agent. How does #NaHCO_3# cause cakes and scones to rise?

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