Question

Identify the volatile and non-volatile acids from the following

(b) Carbonic acid

Answer 1

• The acids which undergo vaporization rapidly are termed volatile acids.
• They have a high vapor pressure at room temperature.
• The acids which do not undergo vaporization rapidly are termed non-volatile acids.
• They have a low vapor pressure at room temperature.
• Carbonic acid $\left({\mathrm{H}}_2{\mathrm{CO}}_3\right)$ is considered a volatile acid it has a high vapor pressure at room temperature.