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Answered by dhruv8257
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Explanation:

Use of acids and bases in daily life ?

Hydrochloric acid used in the production of glucose from corn starch.

Carbonic acid (H2CO3) is used in aerated drinks.

Sulphuric acid is used in the manufacture of fertilisers, paints, dyes, chemicals, plasti-cs and synthetic fibres.

Sulphuric acid is also used in car batteries.

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Answered by Aiza166
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Answer:

Acids are encountered daily in chemistry and our everyday life. Acids make the critical part and parcel of our livelihood. They play an efficient role inside or outside of our body. The name acid gives us sensory images of – Sourness. They are the chemical substances; ranging in pH scale from 0 to 7. Acids are common chemicals and can be found everywhere even in our food. From the formation of the food to the decomposition of any substance, acids and bases play a crucial role in our everyday life. Let’s check their uses in our daily life.

  • Hydrochloric acid:

Hydrochloric acid is the strong acid which is found inside our body in the gastric juice. It helps in the breakdown of all the potatoes and pizzas we eat and turns down the enzymes, which change the food particles into protein. HCl is also used in the formation of many organic compounds like Polyvinyl Chloride and some pharmaceutical drugs.

  • Acetic acid:

The most common form of acetic acid is vinegar. It is a popular home staple, which is found in most of the kitchens. People use it for cooking purposes, and this is what gives the salad a delicious taste and pickled vegetables and fruits, their- tart taste.

  • Absorbic or citric acid:

Citric acids are found in fruits like oranges, lemon, and other citrus fruits. It is widely used as an acidifier and flavouring agent of food. Citric acids are also used in destaining the cloth.

  • Carbonic acid:

When it is too hot, surely most of us would try to find something refreshing to feel relieved like drinking soda or cold drinks. These are the carbonated drinks which, are made by adding carbon dioxide in water. When carbon dioxide reacts with water under a certain pressure, it makes carbonic acid, which causes a refreshing sensation.

  • Sulphuric acid:

Sulphuric acid is a strong acid whose single drop can cause a hollow mark in your skin. Apart from its too dangerous property, it has numerous applications. The most common application is the Sulphuric acid found in the car batteries. It is also used in making fertilizers, cleaning products, and manufacturing of polymers. The iron and steel industries use sulfuric acid to remove oxide coatings. It is also used in some solution to unclog the drain.

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