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what is called acetic acid

Answer 1

Question:-

• What is called acetic acid?

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What do you understand by the term acid???

Answer-

• Those substances that are sour in taste and corrosive in nature are known as acids..

Acids can be categorised into two types:-

1. Organic acid
2. Mineral acid

• Acids which are found in plants and animals or their products are called organic acids. For example:- citric acid(lemons, oranges)
• Acids derived from inorganic compounds are known as mineral acid. For example:-hydrochloric acid.

Properties of acids:-

• Acids are sour in taste.
• Acids are corrosive in nature and have the ability to corrode metals. It is for this reason that they are generally stored in glasswares.
• Acids are soluble in water.

☞Acetic acids-:✔

• It is used as vinegar to enhance the flavour of food.
• It is used as a cleaning agent to clean Flores, utensils, etc.
• It is used to remove stains on carpets and woodwork.
• It is used as preservative in pickles.

Additional information:-

Some organic acids and their natural sources:-

• Ascorbic acid=amla, citrus fruits.
• Citric acids=citrus fruits(lemon, oranges)
• Lactic acids=curd
• Tartaric acids=tamarind, grapes
• Acetic acid=vinegar
• Oxalic acid=tomatoes, spinach
• Malic acid=apple
• Tannic acid=tea
• Glycolic acid=sugar cane juice

NOTE:-

• Some hard words meaning used in properties of acids:-

1. Corrosive=cause damage of a substance through the chemical reaction.
2. Enhance=increase
3. Preservative=a chemical added to preserve foodstuffs, wood or other materials against decay...

Answer 2

Acetic acid (CH3COOH), also called ethanoic acid, the most important of the carboxylic acids. ... A dilute (approximately 5 percent by volume) solution of acetic acid produced by fermentation and oxidation of natural carbohydrates is called vinegar; a salt, ester, or acylal of acetic acid is called acetate.