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What is the definition of acids? |
A chemical compound that produces hydrogen ions or hydroxonium ions when it dissolves in water |
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What are the examples of mineral acid? |
Hydrochloric acid, sulphric acid and nitric acid. |
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What are the examples of organic acid? |
Ethanoic acid, citric acid, tartaric acid, malic acid, ascorbic acid and methanoic acid |
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What is a base? |
Chemical substance that can neutralise an acid to produce salt and water only |
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What are the uses of sulphric acid? |
To make paints, detergents,polymers and fertiliser. |
