2<\/sub><\/p>\nQuestion 2.
\nApple contains malic acid. Orange contains …………………(citric acid, ascorbic acid).
\nAnswer:
\nascorbic acid<\/p>\n
Question 3.
\nAcids in plants and animals are organic acids. Whereas Acids in rocks and minerals are …………………. (Inorganic acids, Weak acids).
\nAnswer:
\nInorganic acids<\/p>\n
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Question 4.
\nAcids turn blue litmus paper to …………….. (green, red, orange).
\nAnswer:
\nRed<\/p>\n
Question 5.
\nSince metal carbonate and metal bicarbonate are basic, they react with acids to give salt and water with the liberation of ……………….. (NO2<\/sub>, SO2<\/sub>, CO2<\/sub>).
\nAnswer:
\nCO2<\/sub><\/p>\nQuestion 6.
\nThe hydrated salt of copper sulphate has …………….colour (red, white, blue).
\nAnswer:
\nBlue<\/p>\n
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II. Answer in briefly :<\/span><\/p>\nQuestion 1.
\nClassify the various types of Acids based on their sources.
\nAnswer:
\nThe acids are classified based on their sources and organic and inorganic acids.
\nOrganic acids – acids present in plants and animals.
\nInorganic acids – acids prepared from rocks and minerals.<\/p>\n
Question 2.
\nWrite any four uses of acids.
\nAnswer:<\/p>\n
\n- Sulphuric acid is called King of Chemicals because it is used in the preparation of many other compounds. It is used in car batteries also.<\/li>\n
- Hydrochloric acid is used as a cleansing agent in toilets.<\/li>\n
- Citric acid is used in the preparation of effervescent salts and as a food preservative.<\/li>\n
- Nitric acid is used in the manufacture of fertilizers, dyes, paints and drugs.<\/li>\n
- Oxalic acid is used to clean iron and manganese deposits from quartz crystals. It is also used as bleach for wood and removing black stains.<\/li>\n
- Carbonic acid is used in aerated drinks.<\/li>\n
- Tartaric acid is a constituent of baking powder.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Question 3.
\nGive the significance of pH<\/sup> of .soil in agriculture.
\nAnswer:
\nIn agriculture, the pH<\/sup> of soil is very important. Citrus fruits require slightly alkaline soil, while rice requires acidic soil and sugarcane requires neutral soil.<\/p>\nQuestion 4.
\nWhat are the various uses of Aquaregia.
\nAnswer:<\/p>\n