Some examples of organic acids are HCl, H2SO4 and HNO3.
Identify the Arrhenius acids among the following:
1. NaCl 2. HCl 3. Cu(OH)2 4. NaOH
5. H2SO4 6. HNO3 7. KOH
(a) What are organic acids and mineral acids ?
(b) Give two examples each of organic acids and mineral acids.
(c) State some of the uses of mineral acids in industry.
Classify the following substances as acidic, basic and neutral.
HCl, NaCl, MgO, KCl, CaO, H2SO4, HNO3, H2O, Na2CO3
Zn gives H2 gas with H2SO4 and HCl but not with concentrated HNO3 because