Comparing E260 - Acetic acid vs E513 - Sulphuric acid
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Is acetic acid a strong acid?
No—acetic acid (E260) is a weak acid in water (pKa ≈ 4.76), though concentrated (glacial) acetic acid is corrosive.
Is vinegar acetic acid?
Vinegar is a solution of acetic acid in water (typically about 4–8% acetic acid by volume), not pure acetic acid.
What is acetic acid used for?
In foods, E260 is used as an acidity regulator, preservative, and flavoring (e.g., pickling, sauces); industrially it’s a precursor to vinyl acetate and cellulose acetate and is used in descaling/cleaning.
Which statement describes the acid found in vinegar acetic acid?
It is a weak organic acid (ethanoic acid, CH3COOH) that gives vinegar its sour taste and antimicrobial effect; food-grade vinegar contains at least about 4% acetic acid by volume.
Is acetic acid polar?
Yes—acetic acid is a polar, hydrogen-bonding (protic) molecule due to its carboxyl group, and it mixes well with water and many polar solvents.
Is h2so4 a strong acid?
Yes—sulfuric acid (H2SO4) is a strong diprotic acid; its first proton dissociates completely in water.
What is sulfuric acid used for?
As a food additive (E513), it’s used as an acidity regulator and processing aid for pH control, sugar refining, and starch modification; industrially it’s used for fertilizers, batteries, and chemical synthesis.
Is h2so4 an acid or base?
An acid—specifically a strong diprotic mineral acid used to acidify and catalyze reactions.
Is sulfuric acid a strong acid?
Yes; it’s considered a strong acid, with essentially complete first dissociation in water.
What does h2so4 do in a reaction?
It donates protons to acidify mixtures and can catalyze hydrolysis, esterification, and dehydration; in food processing it’s mainly used to adjust pH and is neutralized or removed afterward.