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Classify acids on the basis of their sources and explain each of them with examples.
Classify acids on the basis of their sources and explain each of them with examples.
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On the basis of sources, acids are classified as: organic acids and inorganic acids.
Organic Acids: - Acids present in plants and animals (living things) are called as organic acids.
Eg. HCOOH, CH3COOH (Weak acids).
Inorganic Acids: - Acids found in rocks and minerals are called as inorganic acids or mineral acids.
Eg. HCl, HNO3,H2SO4 (Strong acids).
On the basis of sources, acids are classified as: organic acids and inorganic acids.
Organic Acids: - Acids present in plants and animals (living things) are called as organic acids.
Eg. HCOOH, CH3COOH (Weak acids).
Inorganic Acids: - Acids found in rocks and minerals are called as inorganic acids or mineral acids.
Eg. HCl, HNO3,H2SO4 (Strong acids).
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