what are advantages of acids in our daily life? explain?
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Acids have various uses in our daily lives.
The advantages are as follows.
1) Concentrated Sulphuric acid is used as a drying agent.
2) Nitric acid is used in preparation of fertilizers.
3) Sulphuric acid is used in domestic drainage cleaner.
4) Sulphuric acid is used as an electrolyte in lead acid batteries.
5) HCl is used in food preservation by pickling.
6) Vinegar is used in food preparation.
7) acids help in neutralizing basic soils.
Acids are quite important in our daily life as they support our body functions as well as help us with several other physical functions, in our life on earth.
As far as acids in our body are concerned, Amino acids, Fatty acids, Ascorbic acid and Hydrochloric acid are the most important acids required for it to function smoothly and stay healthy. Amino acids are an important part of body protein. Fatty acids give structure to our cells and help in clotting of blood. Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) helps the body’s immune system while Hydrochloric acid helps with digestion of food.
Outside the human body, acids such as sulphuric acid are used to clean surfaces and in many other industrial mixtures. Vinegar or Acetic acid is used in cooking and preservation of food items. Acids are used in the preparation of fertilisers and the list is endless.