Question

Write the uses of acids.

Answer 1

Uses of Acids

• Hydrochloric acid present in our stomach helps in the digestion of food materials.

• Vinegar (acetic acid) is used to preserve food materials.

• Benzoic acid is also used to preserve food materials like pickles.

• Sulphuric acid is called the king of chemicals. It is an effective dehydrating agent. It is used in various industries to make detergents, paints, fertilizers and many more chemicals.