Question

Acids and bases are used in our everyday life. These are used as medicine or in the household or in the industry. Many fruits nad vegetables also contain acids useful for the living systems. They are also corrosive and can be dangerous.

Now answer these questions.

(i) Name one acid used in the eatables. Give one use of it.

(ii) Name one fruit or vegetable and the acid present in it.

(iii) A student throws acid on his friend while fighting. How do you prevent such an action?

Answer 1

i) one acid in eatable: vinegar-acetic acid

ii)Fruit containing acid = orange= citric acid.

iii) wash the affected area with excess of water to reduce the effect of acid.