Introduction
Acids have long been associated with sour taste of some fruits such as lime and lemon. Their ability to change litmus solution from blue to red is well known. There are two classes of acids – organic and inorganic acids. The former occurs as a natural product in plants and animal while the latter can be prepared from mineral elements or inorganic matter. An organic acid is an organic substance that has the properties of an acid, while inorganic acids, also known as mineral acids, come from inorganic substances. Some examples of inorganic acids include suphuric acid, hydrochloric acid, nitricacid, boric acid and hydrofluoric acid.
Mineral/Inorganic Acids
- They are generally much stronger
- Most do not occur naturally
- They usually have simpler molecules
Examples are:
- Sulphuric Acid
- Nitric Acid
- Hydrochloric Acid
- Phosphoric Acid
- Carbonic Acid
Organic Acids
- They naturally occur
- They are found in vegetables, fruit and other foodstuffs
- They are usually weaker and less corrosive
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