Uses of Acids


 
 
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Uses of Acids

Uses of Acids:

A. Hydrochloric acid (HCl):

  • Used in industries that use heating application to remove deposits from the inside of the boilers.
  • For cleaning sinks and sanitary ware.
  • B. Sulphuric acid (H2SO4): known as the king of acids.

  • Used in car and inverter batteries.
  • In the manufacture of paints, drugs, dyes and to produce fertilizers.
  • C. Nitric acid (HNO3)

  • To clean gold and silver ornaments by gold smiths.
  • For the production of fertilizers such as ammonium nitrate.
  • D. Acetic acid (CH3COOH)

  • Present in vinegar used to enhance the flavor of food.
  • Used as cleansing agent.
  • Used as preservative in pickles etc.
  • E. Citric acid: organic acid

  • As a preservative for food.
  • As a flavouring agent.
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    Question : 1

    For cleaning sinks and sanitary ware ______________ is used .

    Right Option : B
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    Question : 2

    _________________ used in for cleaning sinks and sanitary ware.

    Right Option : B
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    Question : 3

    ______________ is used as a preservatives in food items.

    Right Option : D
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