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TWO CLASSES OF ACID
• Inorganic acid
• Organic acid

• Inorganic acids are prepared from mineral salts


• Used in laboratory:
• Hydrochloric acid
• Sulphuric acid

Organic acid

Contain carbon and are mainly found in plants and animals.

Ethanoic acid (Vinegar)

Formic acid Ants and bees

Lactic acid (Sour milk)


PROPERTIES OF DILUTE ACID
• Sour taste
• pH values less than 7
• Turn litmus paper from blue to red
• Corrosive
• Contain hydrogen

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