Question

What are acids? Mention the types of acids on the basis of their sources.

Answer 1

An acid is any substance that in water solution tastes sour, changes blue litmus paper to red.

Acids can be classified on the basis of their source in this way:
(i) Mineral acids (Inorganic acids):- The acids which are usually obtained from rocks or minerals are known as inorganic acids.

(ii) Organic acids:- The acids which are usually obtained from plants and animals are known as organic acids.