Methane, benzene, and acetylene are hydrocarbons. Gasoline is a mixture of hydrocarbons. Hydrous - Having water as a constituent. Nonion - One or more ions that are neutral. Phosphate - A salt or ester of phosphoric acid.
Phosphates are necessary to the growth of organisms and have extensive use as fertilizers.
Bread contains phosphates. Sequestrant - A compound that prevents the usual precipitation reactions of metallic ions in solution. Specific Gravity - Using a hydrometer to measure the density of a liquid. The tension of the surface film of a liquid that makes it contract to a minimum area. Surfactant - Compounds used in products to aid in breaking down the surface tension of the substrate being cleaned also referred to as wetting agents.