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They are acidic due to hydrogen ions. The more hydrogen ions converted from the original solution there are the more acidic it will be. For example Hydrochloric Acid converts more hydrogen ions from (hydrogen + water + chloride) solution than citric acid does from its respective solution...
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 15y agoThe name acid, comes from the Latin word acidusmeaning sour, from which many acidic substances were first derived from.
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Why is lactic acid called an acid?
cuz its an acid
In real picric acid is not acid..then why it called acid?
Picric acid is acidic, as it has a fairly acidic phenolic proton. However, picric acid is not a carboxylic acid. Nevertheless, it is still called 'acid' because of its acidic proton, just as phenol was once called 'carbolic acid'.
Is tartaric acid an acid or a base?
It is an acid, of course. That is why it is called tartaric acid.
Is H2Co3 a acid?
It is an acid but a very weak acid called Carbonic acid
Is hclo3 acid or base?
It is an acid called (Chloric acid)
What name is the acid called in grapes?
An acid found in grapes is called maleic acid
Which acid called as King of Acid?
Sulphuric Acid
Which acid is called the king of acid?
sulphuric acid
Why is lactic acid called an acid?
cuz its an acid
In real picric acid is not acid..then why it called acid?
Picric acid is acidic, as it has a fairly acidic phenolic proton. However, picric acid is not a carboxylic acid. Nevertheless, it is still called 'acid' because of its acidic proton, just as phenol was once called 'carbolic acid'.
Is hclo3 acid or base?
It is an acid called (Chloric acid)
What is the acid that forms nitrates?
The acid is called nitric acid.
Which acid called as queen of acid?
Nitric Acid ( HNO3)
Is H2Co3 a acid?
It is an acid but a very weak acid called Carbonic acid
Is tartaric acid an acid or a base?
It is an acid, of course. That is why it is called tartaric acid.
What is rain that has more acid than normal in it called?
It is called acid rain.
What is vinegar acid called?
Acetic Acid.
