Question

6. Write any four uses of acids.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Sulphuric acid is used in car batteries. It is used in the manufacture of paints, drugs, dyes, and to produce fertilizers.

Answer 2

Answer:

1. Sulphuric acid:

It is generally known as Acid of Sulphur. Its chemical formula is H

2

SO

4

. It is used in preparation of fertilisers like ammonium sulphate, in batteries, in colouring, textile industries etc.

2. Nitric acid:

Its chemical formula is HNO

3

. It is used in preparation of aqua regia, ammonium nitrate fertilisers, purification of gold and silver, crackers and explosives, T.N.T, dynamite etc.

3. Hydrochloric acid:

It is generally known as acid of salt. Its chemical formula is HCl. It is used in toilet cleaning and in formation of chlorine and salt at industrial level.

4. Acetic acid:

It is generally known as Vinegar. Its chemical formula is CH

3

COOH. It is used in making pickles, medicines and in cellulose acetate (photo film).