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[Chemical Knowledge]:The Difference Between Ethylene and Acetic Acid: What You Didn't Know About Chemistry

Ethylene and acetic acid are both common chemicals, but there are clear differences between them. Ethylene is a simple hydrocarbon compound with the molecular formula C2H4. It is a colorless gas with a special smell. Acetic acid is an organic acid, molecular formula C2H4O2, is a colorless liquid, with a pungent sour taste. The chemical properties of

ethylene and acetic acid are also very different. Ethylene is an unsaturated hydrocarbon, which can undergo many chemical changes such as addition reaction and oxidation reaction, and is often used in the synthesis of ethylene polymers and artificial rubber. Acetic acid is an organic acid, can occur acid-base neutralization reaction, esterification reaction and other chemical changes, is often used in the preparation of chemical raw materials, solvents and so on.

In addition, the physical properties of ethylene and acetic acid are also different. Ethylene is a gas with low density, insoluble in water, flammable and explosive; acetic acid is a liquid with high density, which can be partially dissolved in water and is not flammable. Therefore, ethylene and acetic acid require different safety measures during storage, transportation, and use.

In general, ethylene and acetic acid have obvious differences in molecular structure, chemical properties, and physical properties. They have different uses and applications in industrial production and daily life. By understanding these differences, we can better understand chemistry and use these chemicals more safely.

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