Question

What are some common household acids?

Answer 1

Acids:

• Any hydrogen-containing material capable of transferring a proton (Hydrogen ion ${\mathrm{H}}^{+}$) to another chemical is classified as an acid.
• An acid is a proton donor, while a base is a proton acceptor, according to the Lowry-Bronsted definition.

Uses of acids:

• Acids are used in our home for a variety of the things, some common acids are:-
• Citric acid:- it is found in all the citrus fruits.
• Lactic acid:- It is found in the milk when it gets transformed into the curd.
• Acetic acid:- It is found in vinegar, pickles and ketchup.
• Sulphuric acid:- It is found in the drain cleaners.