Hydrochloric acid HCl
Hydrochloric Acid, known as the "spirit of waste" is composed from decomposition and waste and is the reuse of waste. It is a very strong acid and is used in the making of salts or chlorides. Hydrochloric acid is also found in our stomachs in part of the digestion process. In the cleaning of steel and other metals hydrochloric acid is used to remove discoloration.
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I knew that this was an acid, but I didn't know it was in our stomachs! Very cool!
ReplyDeleteDidn't know this was in our stomach! So cool.
ReplyDeleteIts interesting to know that Hydrochloric acid can make salts. I wonder what it does in the digestive system.
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