Chapter 2. Acids, Bases and Salts
Acids * Any substance that releases hydrogen ions when dissolved in water is an acid. * Acids obtained from food like curd, lemons, grapes, raw mango, citrus fruits and gooseberry are called organic acids. * Hydrochloric acid, sulphuric acid and nitric acid are called inorganic or mineral acids. Acids have the following physical properties: ... Read more