Question

Write the uses of acid?

Answer 1

Answer:

Sulphuric acid

• In storage batteries In the manufacture of fertilizers, paints and pigments, detergents and artificial fibre In the manufacture of hydrochloric acid and alum

Phosphoric acid

• in fertilizer and detergent industries

Nitric acid

• present in rainwater forms nitrates in the soil which are then used by plants to obtain nitrogen.
• In the manufacture of fertilizers like ammonium nitrate
• In making explosives like TNT and dynamite

Hydrochloric acid

• Dilute hydrochloric acid is used in various industries that use heating applications.
• It is applied to remove deposits from the inside of the boilers.
• Hydrochloric acid is also used for cleaning sinks and sanitary ware

Acetic acid

• Added to pickles to make them sour

Citric acid

• As a preservative for food
• As a flavouring agent

Boric acid

• widely used in detergents

Vinegar,

• a diluted solution of acetic acid, has various household applications. It is primarily used as a food preservative.