There are thousands of compounds we use in our daily lives. Most if these are ingredients formulated into various products. However, there are quite a number of household products that are relatively PURE compounds or solutions of these:
· Baking powder (sodium hydrogen carbonate; NaHCO3) - Used in cooking
· Table salt (sodium chloride, NaCl) - Used in cooking
· Table sugar (sucrose; C12H22O11) - Used in cooking
· Household bleach (sodium hypochlorite; NaOCl) - Used in cleaning
· Mouthwash (hydrogen peroxide, H2O2) - Personal hygiene.
· Washing soda (sodium carbonate decahydrate; Na2CO3.10H2O) - Used in cleaning.
· Artificial sweetener (saccharin; C7H5NO3S) - Used in cooking and food preparation.
· Nail varnish remover (Acetone, propan-2-one; CH3COCH3) - Used as a cosmetic aid.
· Natural gas (methane; CH4) - Used in heating.
· Lemon juice (citric acid; C6H8O7) - Used in cooking and food preparation.
· Asprin (acetyl salicylic acid; C9H8O4) - Used as a medicine.
· Vodka (ethyl alcohol; C2H5OH) -Used for entertainment & formulating other products.
· Concrete cleaner (hydrochloric acid; HCl) - Used in cleaning.
· Drain cleaner, lye (sodium hydroxide, NaOH) - Used in cleaning.
· Toilet cleaner (sodium hydrogen sulphate, NaHSO4) - Used in cleaning.
· Vitamin C (ascorbic acid; C6H8O6) - Used for health.
