Question
Which are the industrial uses of acids?

Answer

Acids which are used in the industry are:

  1. Sulphuric acid
  2. Hydrochloric acid
  3. Nitric acid.;

1. Sulphuric acid: Sulphuric acid is 5 used (a) in the manufacture of chemical? fertilizers like ammonium sulphate, (b) for cleaning gold and silver articles and (c) in car batteries.

2. Hydrochloric acid: Hydrochloric acid is used (a) to clean toilets and (b) to obtain glucose from starch and also for producing gelatine.

3. Nitric acid: Nitric acid is used (a) in the manufacture of perfumes (b) for engraving on copper, brass or silver and (c) in the manufacture of paints and explosives.

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