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Explain the following terms giving one example of each type . (i) Antacids, (ii) Disinfectants, Enzymes. |
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Answer» Solution :(i) ANTACIDS : Chemical substances which removes the EXCESS acid in the stomachand raise the `p^(H)` to appropriate level, e.g., zantac. (ii) DISINFECTANTS : These are the chemicals substances which kill microorganism or stop their growth but are harmful to living tissues. These are used to kill the micro-organism present in floors, drains toilets , etc., e.g., phenol. (III) Enzymes , Enzymes are globular proteins with high molecular mas renging from `15,000` to `1,000,000 g mol^(-1)`, and form colloidal solution in water. A number of reactions that occurs in the body animals and plants to maintain the life process are catalysed by enzymes are TERMED as biochemical catalysts. |
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