Laboratory Manual Chemistry in Context
Laboratory Manual Chemistry in Context
8th Edition
ISBN: 9780073518121
Author: American Chemical Society
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Chapter 6, Problem 6.1YT

(a)

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Interpretation:

Three compounds have to be listed that are acids.

(a)

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Acids are compounds that release hydrogen ions when water is added to it.  Some of the acids that are encountered regularly is listed below,

  • Hydrochloric acid
  • Sulfuric acid
  • Acetic acid
  • Lactic acid
  • Nitric acid
  • Citric acid

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The acids are encountered in which context has to be given.

(b)

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Acids are compounds that release hydrogen ions when water is added to it.  Some of the places that these acids are encountered regularly are listed below,

  • Hydrochloric acid    -    Chemistry experiments
  • Sulfuric acid    -    Chemistry experiments
  • Acetic acid    -    Food
  • Lactic acid    -    Muscles
  • Nitric acid    -    Chemistry experiments
  • Citric acid    -    Soft drinks

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