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Sodium hydroxide

physical science Maturity 9-11

This is a white solid.

NaOH beads.jpg
NaOH beads.jpg
It can clean drains. It can even help make soap. It is very strong. We must be careful with it. Do you see it in your home?

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File:NaOH - drain-cleaner.jpg
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Sodium hydroxide burn.png
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