Question

Answer the following:(a) Mention the use of acid. (b) Mention the use of base.​

Answer 1

Answer:

(A)There are numerous uses for acids. Acids are often used to remove rust and other corrosion from metals in a process known as pickling. They may be used as an electrolyte in a wet cell battery, such as sulfuric acid in a car battery. Strong acids, sulfuric acid in particular, are widely used in mineral processing.

(B)Sodium hydroxide is used in the manufacture of soap, paper, and the synthetic fiber rayon. Calcium hydroxide (slaked lime) is used in the manufacture of bleaching powder. ... Magnesium hydroxide is used as an 'antacid' to neutralize excess acid in the stomach and cure indigestion.

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