Q14) Acids are naturally occurring and are found in plants and animals. Acids are also
prepared from the minerals present on earth. Bases are bitter and soapy in feel. An indicator
is a substance which shows different colours in acidic and basic medium.
(a) Name the term is used for the acids found in plants and animals.
(b) Name an acid prepared from minerals present on earth.
(c) Name a natural indicator which turns green when added to base.
(d) What are alkalies.
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(a) Name the term is used for the acids found in plants and animals.
ans- The acid in an animal is found as Hydrochloric acid and Pyruvic acid. The plant contains the acid name Succinic acids and Indoleacetic acid.
(b) Name an acid prepared from minerals present on earth.
ans- Commonly used mineral acids are sulfuric acid, hydrochloric acid and nitric acid (they are also known as bench acids).
(c) Name a natural indicator which turns green when added to base.
ans- China rose is a natural indicator. China rose solution gives dark pink (magenta) colour with acid and green colour with base.
(d) What are alkalies.
ans- In chemistry, an alkali is a basic, ionic salt of an alkali metal or an alkaline earth metal. An alkali can also be defined as a base that dissolves in water. A solution of a soluble base has a pH greater than 7.0.