what is a household chemical reaction?
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Here's a way to turn a common household chemical reaction into some fun.\n\nhttp://www.torgo.org/bpsubs/
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chemical reaction\n-------------------\nBaking soda added to water raises the temperature slightly. Chemical reactions are either endothermic or exothermic. Endothermic means you have to put energy (heat) in to make the reaction go while exothermic means there's energy (heat) left over. Left over heat will raise the temperature. Baking soda and water is exothermic and so the water gets a little warmer. This is because the binding energy of the chemical bonds of the products has an excess over the binding energy of the components. Therefore, energy is released and the water warms up.\n\nEndothermic reactions do not usually go off at room temperature without heating. Baking soda is NaHCO3 and water is H2O. Added together you get NaOH and H2CO3 which are sodium hydroxide and carbonic acid. Carbonic acid is the fizz in soda. Eventually the mixture releases CO2 gas when the H2CO3 breaks down into H2O and CO2. The solution of H2O and CO2, if left alone uncorked, will lose its fizz. The water CO2 mixture will cool off slightly when the fizz (CO2) is released because the CO2 takes some energy with it. As the water evaporates it cools off because the warm molecules of water evaporate first! That's right! The warm ones!\n\nWhen we say temperature we really mean the average temperature of the molecules in a glass of water. Some are colder than average, some are warmer and many are close to the average. Evaporation requires energy, called the latent heat of vaporization. This heat comes from the warm water molecules. When the water evaporates it cools the glass off. That's why sweating makes you cool off too.\n\nA reaction that is endothermic will take place at a much slower rate because there are always some warmer molecules in the mixture. When we warm up the chemicals we raise the average temperature and a lot of the molecules can then react. When you mix bread dough the mix usually gets noticeably warmer after you put in all the ingredients. This is probably safe to try out at home with some adult help. Just ask your folks to help you whip up a batch of "soda bread." You can eat the result!
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You are probably referring to metabolism.  Metabolism is a collection of chemical reactions that takes place in the body's cells to convert the fuel in the food we eat into the energy needed to power everything we do, from moving to thinking to growing. Specific proteins in the body control the chemical reactions of metabolism, and each chemical reaction is coordinated with other body functions. In fact, thousands of metabolic reactions happen at the same time - all regulated by the body - to keep our cells healthy and working.
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Someone's had a party while their parents are away!\n\nStrike a few matches...the carbon should take some of the smell away...and open all the windows!
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It is a list of all chemical used in a certain area,store, or home.  It tells you what the products use is for, what to do for medical help if it is hazardous, what chemicals make it up, how to store it, and all the necessities if someone was to come in contact with it who didn't have a clue what it was used for.  Say for instance someone accidentally swallowed a chemical, Medical professionals, If it needed immediate action, would know how to treat and what actions to take.  God Bless.  Hope this link can help.
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Every where chemica reactions occur to regulate life processes, within your body millions of chemical reactions happen within a second so that you are able to function. Put that on a more macro scale say the environment, everything from water breakdown, decomposition, geologic formation, life cycles, etc are all governed by chemistry. Suffice to say that life would not be possible unless chemistry is relevant and working.
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A neutralization reaction occurred between the acetic acid in the vinegar and the baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) to produce sodium acetate and carbonic acid, which decomposed to form water and carbon dioxide.  Since the chemical species are different now than they were before the reaction started, a chemical change has occurred.
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Hussain, your question has been sitting in the Quotation category for six days now without a reply.  Although I know the basic function of a paint dissolver, I do not know the chemical reaction, or how to size, etc.\n\nMay I suggest that you ask this question again in the Home & Garden category, where they have a sub-category - Decorating & Remodeling.  I'm sure you will find many experts there who will be able to help you.\n\nHussain, I've just checked and you are a complete newcomer to Yahoo Answers so I will direct you to Decorating & Remodeling.  First, go to the top left hand corner of this page, where you will see (in blue) the word "home", under the green ASK.  Click on that, and then when the categories appear beneath, click on Home & Garden (14 down).  You will then see the sub-categories - one of which is Decorating and Remodeling (2 down).\n\nWelcome to the family ... and good luck!
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when everyone is at home
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Start with the references given.\n\nNearly everything we do leaves behind some kind of waste. Households create ordinary garbage. Industrial and manufacturing processes create solid and hazardous waste. The Office of Solid Waste (OSW) regulates all this waste under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA).\n\nRCRA's goals are to: \n\nProtect us from the hazards of waste disposal \nConserve energy and natural resources by recycling and recovery \nReduce or eliminate waste, and \nClean up waste, which may have spilled, leaked, or been improperly disposed. \n\nHazardous waste comes in many shapes and forms. Chemical, metal, and furniture manufacturing are some examples of processes that create hazardous waste. RCRA tightly regulates all hazardous waste from "cradle to grave." RCRA also controls garbage and industrial waste. Common garbage is municipal waste, which consists mainly of paper, yard trimmings, glass, and other materials. Industrial waste is process waste that comes from a broad range of operations. Some wastes are managed by other federal agencies or state laws. Examples of such wastes are animal waste, radioactive waste, and medical waste.\n\nLeftover household products that contain corrosive, toxic, ignitable, or reactive ingredients are considered to be "household hazardous waste" or "HHW." Products, such as paints, cleaners, oils, batteries, and pesticides, that contain potentially hazardous ingredients require special care when you dispose of them. \n\nImproper disposal of household hazardous wastes can include pouring them down the drain, on the ground, into storm sewers, or in some cases putting them out with the trash. The dangers of such disposal methods might not be immediately obvious, but improper disposal of these wastes can pollute the environment and pose a threat to human health. Many communities in the United States offer a variety of options for conveniently and safely managing HHW. For more information on which wastes at home are hazardous refer to the list of common household products with potentially hazardous ingredients.
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yes, the chemicals we use in our cleaning products, personal products, and building products (including inside and out) all cause damage to ourselves and internal systems, and the earth and atmosphere.\n\ni have converted my home to only environmentally friendly cleaning and personal care products.  i try to use recycle products, and i recycle everything i can.  i will one day build a green house, but not for a while$$$$$$$......
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mix vinegar and baking soda.  a chemical reaction will take place.
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There are temperature changes is most reactions becuase there is heat generated, known as the heat of reaction.
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http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/chemistry/chemicalreactions/0acidsbasesrev2.shtml
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The reaction NaOCl + NH3 = NH2Cl + NaOH is very easy even cold. The reaction NH2Cl + NH3 + NaOH = N2H4 + NaCl + H2O is not so easy as it requires heating to boiling or close to it.\n\nHere's the link> http://www.sciencemadness.org/talk/post.php?action=reply&fid=2&tid=1128&repquote=20454
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chemical reactions are the basis for life on this planet, and the fact that everything in the world that we know of realtes to chemistry it carries a very high importance in understanding the world around us. The greater understanding of the world the better the chance that we can manipulate the world to suit our needs and desires.
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GO to wikipedia.com and type in chemical reaction.  That is kind of a tough definition, so I will help to break it down a little for you.  Basically, you got something, and it changes into a whole new a different thing.  That is a chemical reaction.  It could be 2 things coming together to make 1 thing, or vice versa.  Or two things could lead to 2 new things.  The most important part of a chemical reaction is that substances change to NEW substances that have serperate properties and characteristics from the original.\nOn wikipedia there is a link to an IUPAC definition.  IUPAC is pretty much in charge of defining stuff in chemistry, so their definition is the one you're looking for, however, it might be a little complicated.  If this didn't help, maybe you should repost your question.