The chemical compounds around us can easily be categorised as Acids, Bases and Salts. Acids, Bases and Salts are compounds which occur naturally and can also be created artificially. They are found in various substances including our food. Vinegar or acetic acid is used as a food preservative. Citrus fruits have citric acid and etc. - The chemical compounds around us can easily be categorised as Acids, Bases and Salts. Acids, Bases and Salts are compounds which occur naturally and can also be created artificially. They are found in various substances including our food. Vinegar or acetic acid is used as a food preservative. Citrus fruits have citric acid and etc.
- Other than food they also have a wide variety of uses such as in various industries, manufacturing plants, processing plants, laboratories and others. In this article, we will learn about Acids, Bases, and Salts, their properties, types, uses and others in detail. The image given below shows acid and base which when reacting form salt.
What are Acids? - What are Acids?
- An acid is a molecule that can contribute an H+ ion while also remaining energetically favourable after losing that ion. e.g. Sulfuric acid (H2SO4), Acetic Acid (CH3COOH), Nitric Acid (HNO3) etc. The image given below shows an acid in its aqueous medium.
- Physical Properties of Acid
- Acids have specific physical properties and they can easily be distinguished by their physical properties. Some physical properties of acids are:
Acids have a Sour flavour.
They turn Blue litmus Red.
Acid conduct electricity in their aqueous form
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