2.6.4 Important Chemicals

• Sulfuric acid (H₂SO₄) is a strong acid that is highly corrosive
• Sulfuric acid boils at high temperatures
• Which property of sodium hydroxide makes it hygroscopic?

  Absorbs moisture
• Key properties and characteristics include chemical reactivity, solubility, and safety aspects
• What is the primary application of sodium hydroxide in daily life?

  Manufacturing soap
• Which property of ammonia (NH₃) makes it suitable for use in fertilizers?

  Alkaline
• What are primary uses of sulfuric acid?

  Fertilizers, detergents, plastics
• Ammonia is a pungent gas that is alkaline.


  True
• What is the main safety concern associated with sulfuric acid?

  Highly corrosive
• Ammonia is used in the production of cleaning products
• What defines an important chemical according to the study material?

  Substances vital to industry
• Sulfuric acid is a colorless and odorless liquid.


  True
• Match the chemical with its primary application:

  Sulfuric Acid ↔️ Production of fertilizers

  Sodium Hydroxide ↔️ Manufacturing soap

  Ammonia ↔️ Production of cleaning products
• Match the chemical with its key property:

  Sulfuric Acid ↔️ Highly corrosive

  Sodium Hydroxide ↔️ Hygroscopic

  Ammonia ↔️ Pungent gas