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Is it normal for white vinegar to sizzle like peroxide when you use it as ear drops? (kbin.social)

submitted 2 years ago by ReallyKinda@kbin.social to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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[–] girl@lemm.ee 24 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (6 children)

Yes! Earwax is slightly acidic (~6.1 pH) while acetic acid is more acidic (5% vinegar is ~2.5 pH) so the earwax acts as a base in this reaction.

ETA: there may be other things it is reacting with as well, like leftover soap, but this is how acid base reactions work. A chemical does not need to be above pH of 7 to act as a base. The more acidic compound will give its extra hydrogen to the less acidic compound.

[–] JohnnyCanuck@lemmy.ca 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

TIL! Thank you.

[–] acockworkorange@mander.xyz 9 points 2 years ago

Please unlearn this. This is wrong.

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