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I have 6 different household unknowns that I am trying to distinguish.
I need to:
- identify the active ingredients for each product
- list test and expected results

My Household Unknowns are:
baking soda
tums
drano
sugar
epsom salt
aspirin

Help would be much appreciated!
 

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