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What functional group causes a molecule of citric acid to be acidic?
The carboxylic acid functional group (-COOH) is what causes citric acid to be acidic. This group can donate a proton, which contributes to the acidity of the molecule.
What causes lemonade to be acidic?
citric acid in all citrus fruits
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 :)
Why is sherbet sour?
It's very scientific... Apparently, the citric acid in your mouth causes a reaction with the sodium hydrogen carbonate and that causes the sour taste but I'm not completely sure on that so be careful. However, I am sure it is to do with the citric acid and that has sourness in it.
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 causes citric acid to be an acid?
An acid is a substance with high levels of H+ ions. The higher the concentration of H+ ions, the greater the pH, thus more acidic. Citric acid, therefore, contains a surplus of unbonded H+ ions and that makes it an acid.
