What's That Smell?
CH4 is known by this common name.
What is methane?
KCl
Maintains the health of your kidneys, heart, and muscles.
What is potassium chloride?
PO43−
What is phosphate?
This compound has many uses from clearing drains to making soap.
NaOH
What is sodium hydroxide?
Used to clean concrete and pools:
HCl
What is hydrochloric acid?
H2S
Smells like rotten eggs.
What is hydrogen sulfide?
Mg(NO3)2
Is used to treat cancer.
What is magnesium nitrate?
NH4+
What is ammonium?
A common fertilizer, don't mix it with bleach.
NH3
What is ammonia?
Highly corrosive, used as an electrolyte in lead-acid batteries:
H2SO4
What is sulfuric acid?
SeO2
Smells like horseradish.
What is selenium dioxide?
ZnSO4
Helps the immune system.
What is zinc sulfate?
O22−
What is peroxide?
A common component of antacids.
Mg(OH)2
What is magnesium hydroxide?
Highly corrosive, can cause second degree burns on skin:
HNO3
What is nitric acid?
Also known as tetrachloromethane, this toxic, sweet-smelling compound used to be a common refrigerant.
CCl4
What is carbon tetrachloride?
CaCO3
Commonly added to toothpaste and supplements.
What is calcium carbonate?
MnO4−
What is permanganate?
Used in alkaline batteries and to make liquid soap.
KOH
What is potassium hydroxide?
Created when carbon dioxide dissolves in water or carbonated drinks:
H2CO3
What is carbonic acid?
NaClO
Time to chlorinate the pool.
What is sodium hypochlorite?
Ferrous Sulfate contains this transition metal that treats anemia.
What is iron?
CrO42−
What is chromate?
Used to manufacture cement.
Ca(OH)2
What is calcium hydroxide?
The main component of vinegar:
HC2H3O2
What is acetic acid?