Real World Uses of Binary Compounds and Acids

Knowing the uses of binary compounds and acids proves to come in handy in the real world for many reasons. For example, in the grocery store assignment we completed, we were told to name various compounds and acids based on its description and properties, then find common items containing them. This project let me realize that Chemistry can be applied to everyday situations even though we might not know it. And to think, students always claim we won't use the information we learn in school, in real life! Distinguishing compounds and acids in foods or other products could be vital in maintaining someone's health and could possibly used to save their life.