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Formaldehyde and acetaldehyde are common chemical substances in our daily lives, and they are also highly harmful organic substances. They are difficult to avoid in our daily lives, so it is very important to understand how to distinguish formaldehyde and acetaldehyde. Formaldehyde and acetaldehyde have different structures, so in some specific situations, they can be distinguished by some simple methods. Below, we will provide a detailed introduction on how to distinguish formaldehyde and acetaldehyde

We can distinguish formaldehyde and acetaldehyde by their odor. Formaldehyde has a more pungent odor, while acetaldehyde has a milder odor. When we encounter situations with a pungent odor, it is likely the presence of formaldehyde; When encountering a milder odor, it is highly likely to be acetaldehyde. Therefore, in daily life, identifying formaldehyde and acetaldehyde through odor is a very effective method

We can distinguish formaldehyde and acetaldehyde by their chemical properties. Formaldehyde and acetaldehyde have different chemical properties, so they can be distinguished through some chemical reactions. For example, we can react formaldehyde and acetaldehyde with ammonia. Formaldehyde does not react with ammonia when in contact, while acetaldehyde produces white flocculent precipitates when in contact with ammonia. Therefore, identifying chemical properties is also a common and effective method

We can distinguish formaldehyde and acetaldehyde through detection instruments. There are many specialized instruments on the market now for detecting formaldehyde and acetaldehyde, and scientific detection methods can accurately distinguish the two. This method is usually more accurate, but requires the use of professional equipment and operating techniques, and is generally not suitable for daily life

In summary, we can distinguish formaldehyde and acetaldehyde through odor, chemical properties, and detection instruments. In daily life, we can choose appropriate methods for identification based on specific situations to avoid harm to our bodies. I hope that through the introduction in this article, everyone can have a clearer understanding of how to distinguish formaldehyde and acetaldehyde, so as to prevent problems before they occur.