Uses of Acids and Bases
Acids and Bases are highly used chemicals which are used for various purposes. Various uses of acid and bases are discussed below in the article,
Uses of Acids
Various uses of the acid are,
- Acetic acid (Vinegar) is a highly used acid which is used for various household purposes.
- Sulphuric acid is widely used for Lead- Acid batteries.
- Acids are used in various industries for making paints, varnishes, fertilizers and others.
- Nitric Acid is used for the production of explosives.
Uses of Bases
Various uses of the base are,
- Bases are used for the production of various soaps.
- Bases are used as laboratory reagents.
- Bases are used in various industries.
- Bases are highly used for metallurgical purposes.
- Calcium Hydroxide [Ca(OH)2] is used for the manufacturing of bleaching powder.
- Magnesium Hydroxide [Mg(OH)2] also called milk of magnesia is used as an antacid.
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Acids and Bases
An acid is a substance that is capable of donating a proton (hydrogen ion) to another substance. A base is a molecule able to donate OH- ion/strong>. Acidic substances are usually identified by their sour taste.
Acids have a sour taste and are corrosive i.e. exposure to acid on human skin can cause blisters. Some examples of acids are HCl, H2SO4, and others.
Let’s learn more about acids and bases, their properties, theories, and others in this article.
Table of Content
- What are Acids?
- What are Bases?
- Acid Bases Titration
- pH of Acid and Base
- Difference between Acids and Bases
- Acid-Base Reaction
- Acid-Base Indicator Definition