A Monoprotic acid is an acid that only has one hydrogen atom for each acid molecule.
For example, hydrochloric acid is a monoprotic acid. It's chemical formula is HCl.
Notice, only 1 H.
A Diprotic acid has 2 H atoms, such as sulfuric acid, H2SO4.
Like an ogre if it were dipped in mutating acid
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clear colorless oderless liquid
HCl is hydrochloric acid. That might look like a one, but it is a lower-case L. H=Hydrogen, Cl=Chlorine.HCl is hydrochloric acid. That might look like a one, but it is a lower-case L. H=Hydrogen, Cl=Chlorine.
They prefer alkaline (the opposite of acid) waters
Look at the nitric acid on Wikipedia.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nitric_acid
An examle isȘNaOH + HCl = NaCl + H2O
Most citrus fruit such as oranges and lemons are fairly acidic.
This is a strong base/acid neutralization reaction with a product of salt and water. NaOH + HCl --> NaCl + H2O
Citric acid typically appears as a white, odorless, crystalline powder. It is soluble in water and commonly used as a natural preservative in food and beverages.
Sulfuric acid is a colorless, oily liquid that is highly corrosive and has a strong, pungent odor resembling vinegar. It is dense and can appear like water or slightly yellowish in color when impurities are present.
Look at any hardware store like Home Depot or Lowe's for MURIC ACID. Muric acid is really hydrochloric acid. Read the instructions carefully before use. Read details >>> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hydrochloric_acid vbd