Question

define acid and its effects ​

Answer 1

An acid is a molecule or ion capable of donating a proton (hydrogen ion H+) The word acid is derived from the Latin acidus/ acēre meaning sour.

Answer 2

Answer:

Effects:-

Acids play important roles in the human body. The hydrochloric acid present in the stomach aids digestion by breaking down large and complex food molecules. Amino acids are required for synthesis of proteins required for growth and repair of body tissues.

Definition of acid:-

An acid is a molecule or ion capable of donating a proton, or, alternatively, capable of forming a covalent bond with an electron pair. The first category of acids are the proton donors, or Brønsted–Lowry acids