Introduction to Acids and Their Properties

Vocabulary flashcards covering the definitions of various organic and inorganic acids, their sources, and concentration classifications as described in the transcript.

Sulphuric acid

Often known as the 'King of Chemicals', it is used in the manufacture of a wide variety of materials.

Organic Acids

Acids which are naturally occurring and are found in plants and animals.

Oxalic acid

The specific organic acid found in guava.

Citric acid

An organic acid found in oranges, lemons, and amla; it is also categorized as a weak acid.

Tartaric acid

The organic acid found in grapes, tamarind, and gooseberries.

Lactic acid

The organic acid found in sour milk.

Acetic acid

The acid found in vinegar, represented by the formula $CHCOOH$.

Formic acid

Found in the sting of bees, red ants, and stinging nettle ($HCOOH$), it causes a shooting pain.

Strong acids

A category of acids that includes hydrochloric acid, nitric acid, and sulphuric acid.

Weak acids

A category of acids that includes citric acid, acetic acid, carbonic acid, and formic acid.

Concentrated acids

Acids manufactured in factories where the water content in them is very low.

Dilute acids

Acids having a low concentration, achieved by adding water to concentrated acids.