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The definition of acids is a substance which is a proton (H+) donor in chemical reactions. Nitric acid is an acid because it donates a proton to water.

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Stronger formic acid or nitric acid?

Nitric acid is stronger than formic acid. Nitric acid is a strong acid with a lower pKa value, meaning it is a better proton donor compared to formic acid. This makes nitric acid more corrosive and reactive than formic acid.


The name of HNO3 is?

HNO3 is Nitric Acid Compare with HNO2 ; Nitrous Acid. Note the difference in the formulas and the names. Accounted for by the different oxidation states of nitrogen .


Nitric acid reacts with nitric acid?

No, it does not


What makes nitric acid fuming?

Fuming nitric acid is the term used when the solution contains more than 86% HNO3. The characterization of fuming nitric acid varies based on the concentration of nitrogen dioxide. Concentrations above 86% are classified as red fuming nitric acid, while concentrations above 95% are known as white fuming nitric acid.


Is nitric acid a heterogeneous?

nitric acid is heterogeneous.


What is the periodic name for nitric acid?

The IUPAC name for nitric acid is "nitric acid." But its Periodic name is HNO3


How many molecules of nitric acid are in 300 g of nitric acid?

The number of nitric acid molecules is 28,6723.10e23.


What does nitric acid lead to?

Nitric acid lead to nitrates.


Is nitric acid a homogeneous?

Yes, nitric acid is homogeneous.


Between nitric acid and sulfuric acid which one is more acidic?

Sulfuric acid is more acidic than nitric acid because sulfuric acid is a strong acid that can donate two protons (H+) in solution, while nitric acid can only donate one proton. This makes sulfuric acid have a lower pH and higher acidity compared to nitric acid.


Is nitric acid the same as sulfuric acid?

nitric acid be used insted of hypophrosphous acid


What is compound of H2NO3?

The composition of hno3 is HNO3 , with one hydrogen atom, one nitrogen atom, and three oxygen atoms. The name of this molecule is nitric acid. Refer to the related link for a structural formula of nitric acid.