Question

List some of the uses of acids.

Answer 1

Some of the uses of acids are as follows:-

Some uses of acids are as follows:-

1. Sulphuric acid (King of chemicals) is used in car batteries and in the preparation of many other compounds.

2. Nitric acid is used in the production of ammonium nitrate which is used as fertilizers in agriculture.

3. Hydrochloric acid is used as a cleansing agent in toilets.

4. Tartaric acid is a constituent of baking powder.

5. Salt of benzoic acid (sodium benzoate) is used in food preservation.

6. Carbonic acid is used in aerated drinks.