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what are acids and what are their uses​

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Answered by Anonymous
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what are acids and what are their uses ?

acid :

substances which produce H+ ions in water is known as Acids.

Uses:

  • used in laboratories
  • used in chemical reactions
  • in neutralization process
  • used in some types of medicines

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Answered by Anonymous
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Explanation:

An acid is a chemical species that donates protons or hydrogen ions and/or accepts electrons.

Function of acid.

1) Hydrochloric acid.......is present in the gastric juices in the stomach. The pH of the gastric juice is between 1.5 to 3.5 HCl has important role in the digestion process. HCl in the stomach causes the activation of enzymes. HCl is used to convert the enzyme pepsinogen into pepsin. Pepsin breaks up the peptides from the protein. The acid destroys the bacteria and the other microorganisms entered in the body through food.

2) Boric acid......is local anti-infective and is used in dusting powder, local Antiseptic cream, ointment, lotion etc.

3) Nucleic acid..... Storage of genetic information, storage of chemical energy e.g. ATP, Form part of co-enzyme e.g. NAD, Acts as second messenger in signal transduction e.g. cAMP.

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