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Trisodium phosphate (TSP) is an effective grease remover. Like many cleaners, TSP acts as a base in water. Write a balanced equation to account for this basic behavior.
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Chemistry: An Atoms First Approach
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Chapter 19, Problem 52E
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Trisodium phosphate (TSP) is an effective grease remover. Like many cleaners, TSP acts as a base in water. Write a balanced equation to account for this basic behavior.
Interpretation Introduction
Interpretation: The balanced chemical equation to show the basic behavior of trisodium phosphate is to be stated.
Concept introduction: Trisodium phosphate is used as a greases remover. It shows basic behavior when combines with water.
To determine: The balanced chemical equation to show the basic behavior of trisodium phosphate.
Explanation of Solution
Explanation
The reaction between trisodium phosphate
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