Chemical changes are taking place in almost everything that is going on. Chemical properties are determined by the reaction of a substance with other substances. Chemical changes are found in cheese making and at other jobs. When chemical changes take place some of the chemicals that were there may evaporate or turn into different chemicals. Some examples of chemical changes are combinations with acids and bases, reactions with oxygen and other active gases, and the reactions of the substance with other compounds. The chemical change of acids and bases are used when you are trying to remove warts. When your trying to kill someone with lethal gases you are using the oxygen and other active gases chemical change. The chemical change of substance and other compounds is used when your making the delightful treat of pudding. Chemical reactions are found in other ways but these are the most common occurrences. .
Chemical change results in the production of new substances. Two types of substances which are very important in everyday life are acids and bases. Acids are sour, water-soluble substances which are very useful in industry, household cleaning agents, and are used in cooking. Some examples are vinegar, soda,and lemon juice. Acids which are not combined with water are dangerous - they change so fast that they can react with skin and cause burns. Bases are bitter, water-soluble substances which are also very useful. Examples of bases are ammonia, baking soda, and drain cleaner. Bases are also used in some batteries. The solutions they form with water are called basic solutions. Bases are also highly active and must be treated with extreme caution, as they also can burn your skin. You have probably heard of antacids. These substances are bases which are safe to ingest and won't react with stomach acid in a deadly way. A chemical change in which an acid reacts with a base is called neutralization.