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Acids

Here we provide reference information for common acids.

Definitions / Properties:
     (1) Chemical that neutralizes alkalis.
     (2) Chemical that is corrosive to most metals and dissolves some metals.
     (3) Molecule or ion that can donate a proton or accept an electron pair in chemical reactions.
     (4) Turns litmus paper red.
     (5) Typically a sour tasting liquid.
     (6) Strength is typically measured by pH (potential of Hydrogen).

Examples: Rainwater is an example of a weak acid.



HF - Hydrofluoric Acid, Honeywell Corporation


Purified Phosphoric Acid, Potash Corporation