Question

Classify acids based on their sources ? [2 marks]

Answer 1

Depending on their sources acids are classified into two categories:

1. Organic Acids: Acids which are generally obtained from plants and animals. Example-Citric acid, Oxalic acid etc. [1 Marks]
2. Inorganic Acids (Mineral Acids)-Acids which are obtained from rocks and minerals. Example- Nitric acid,Phosphoric acid etc. [1 Marks]