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I would like to lower the pH of sodium hypochlorite (with vinegar) to reach the required pH of Hypochlorous acid presence. Is there anything I need to be cautious of (e.g. byproducts, heat, etc.)? Thanks.Lowering pH of sodium hypochlorite
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Lowering pH of sodium hypochlorite
Hello I would like to lower the pH of sodium hypochlorite (with vinegar) to reach the required pH of Hypochlorous acid presence. Is there anything I need to be cautious of (e.g. byproducts, heat, etc.)? Thanks.
I would like to lower the pH of sodium hypochlorite (with vinegar) to reach the required pH of Hypochlorous acid presence. Is there anything I need to be cautious of (e.g. byproducts, heat, etc.)? Thanks.-
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Re: Lowering pH of sodium hypochlorite
Hi sh415,
Combining bleach (sodium hypochlorite) with an acid (such as vinegar) will release chlorine gas, which is highly toxic. I would advise against doing so.
This forum is intended for students, parents, and teachers working on K-12 science projects. If your question is related to a science project, please post some details such as your hypothesis, research question or experimental plan.
Best,
Charles
Combining bleach (sodium hypochlorite) with an acid (such as vinegar) will release chlorine gas, which is highly toxic. I would advise against doing so.
This forum is intended for students, parents, and teachers working on K-12 science projects. If your question is related to a science project, please post some details such as your hypothesis, research question or experimental plan.
Best,
Charles
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Re: Lowering pH of sodium hypochlorite
I will only acidify very diluted bleach in a ventilated space. What is the equation for vinegar and bleach that shows Cl2 gas as a byproduct?
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Re: Lowering pH of sodium hypochlorite
2HOCl + 2HAc ↔ Cl2 + 2H2O + 2Ac- (Ac : CH3COO)
Source: https://www.thoughtco.com/mixing-bleach ... gar-609281
What are you trying to achieve with this? What is your science project or hypothesis?
Source: https://www.thoughtco.com/mixing-bleach ... gar-609281
What are you trying to achieve with this? What is your science project or hypothesis?