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Citric acid is a weak organic acid. It is a natural preservative/conservative and is also used to add an acidic, or sour, taste to foods and soft drinks. In biochemistry, the conjugate base of citric acid, citrate, is important as an intermediate in the citric acid cycle, which occurs in the metabolism of all aerobic organisms. Its molecular formula is C6H8O7 and has three -COOH groups.
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Do strawberrys have citric acid?
No, strawberries do not naturally contain citric acid. They have malic acid and citric acid.
Why is citric acid a weak acid?
Citric acid is considered to be a weak acid.
What is the word form for citric acid?
Citric and acid ARE words, so the word form is citric acid!
What acid is in citrus fruits?
The acid found in citrus fruits is called the citric acid and can provide a sour taste and helps fight of predators with its sting when it gets into your eyes so the acid in citrus fruit is citric :)
What is the name of the acid in lemons?
There are two acids in lemons; - #1 citric acid and #2 ascorbic acid (vitamin 'C').
Is citric acid malleable?
Citric acid is not malleable.
Is a lemon a citric acid?
Lemon is not a citric acid but it chiefly contains citric acid!
Does a avocado have citric acid?
No, it has fatty acids but not citric (citric = citrus)
What acids are in lemon juice?
Lemon juice contains approximately 1.44 grams per ounce of citric acid.
What lettuce contains citric acid?
no,cucumber does not have have citric acid in it..
What is difference between citric acid mono and citric acid anhydrus?
Citric acid monohydrate contains one molecule of water while citric acid anhydrous does not. Citric acid monohydrate is less concentrated compared to citric acid anhydrous. The choice between the two may depend on the specific application due to differences in solubility and reactivity.
Can you substitute citric acid for sugar?
No, you can't. In chemistry: sugar's a neutral, and citric acid is an acid. In cooking: sugar is sweet, and citric acid is sour.
