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All acids are divided into two groups. Organic acids and mineral acids. Organic acids are from nature (plants and animals) and mineral acids are made from chemists and scientists.

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Is hydro choleric acid organic or mineral?

Hydrochloric acid is a mineral acid, not organic. It is a strong acid produced by inorganic reactions involving hydrogen and chlorine atoms.


Is pantothenic acid a mineral?

No, Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) is a vitamin and not a mineral.


Why carbonic acid list in mineral acid if it is weak acid?

Someone should not have placed carbonic acid in the mineral acid list. For your edification though, whether or not an acid is strong or weak has no bearing on whether or not it is a mineral acid or an organic acid. Mineral acid is any acid comprised of one or more inorganic compounds and dissociate into a hydrogen ion and conjugate base.


What is it called when you pour acid over a mineral?

This is a chemical reaction between the acid and the mineral.


Is pantothenic acid classified as a vitamin or a mineral?

Pantothenic acid is classified as a vitamin, not a mineral.


Is hydrochloric acid an organic acid?

No. Hydrochloric acid is a mineral acid.


Is HCL organic or mineral acid?

HCL, or hydrochloric acid, is a mineral acid. It is formed by dissolving hydrogen chloride gas in water and is commonly used in various industrial and laboratory processes.


Is sulphuric acid a mineral acid?

Yes it is.


Is Citric acid a mineral acid?

No, citric acid is a weak organic acid found in citrus fruits. It is not classified as a mineral acid, which are inorganic acids derived from minerals.


What happens to the surface of a mineral if the acid test is positive?

If the acid test is positive for a mineral, the surface of the mineral may show signs of fizzing or bubbling due to a chemical reaction between the acid and the mineral. This reaction indicates that the mineral contains carbonate minerals like calcite or dolomite, which are reactive to acid.


What minerals react with acid only when scratched?

Calcite is a mineral that reacts with acid, specifically hydrochloric acid, only when it is scratched. This test is known as the "acid test" and is commonly used in mineral identification. When calcite is scratched, fresh surfaces are exposed, allowing the acid to react with the mineral.


Is concentrated sulphuric acid is mineral acid?

yes