Question

What is Inorganic or Minerals acids ? Give example.

Answer 1

Inorganic or Minerals acids are derived from minerals occurring in nature.

Some common acids that are found in laboratories are

Hydrochloric acid (HCl),

Sulphuric acid (H₂SO₄) and

Nitric acid (HNO₃).

Some of the lesser used acids are

Acetic acid (CH₃COOH),

Hydrofluoric acid (HF), Hydrofluoric acid is a highly corrosive acid and is used to etch glass.

Carbonic acid (H₂CO₃).