ACID, BASE AND SALT

1. Define acid and base with example.
- An acid is a compound which gives hydrogen ion (H+) wheh dissolved in water. For example, HCl, H2SO4 etc.
- A base is a compound which gives hydroxyl ion when dissolved in water. For example, NaOH, KOH etc.

2. What are the types of acid?
- On the basis of sources acid are divided into two types:
a. Organic acid- The acids found in the body of living organisms is known as organic acid. For example, tartaric acid, citric acid etc.
b. Inorganic acid (Mineral acid)- Acids prepared in the laboratory is called inorganic acids. For example, HCl, HNO3 etc.