Write the uses of four acids.

1.	Write the uses of four acids.
Answer» 1. Sulphuric acid: It is generally known as Acid of Sulphur. Its chemical formula is H₂SO₄. It is used in preparation of fertilisers like ammonium sulphate, in batteries, in colouring, textile industries etc. 2. Nitric acid: Its chemical formula is HNO₃ . It is used in preparation of aqua regia, ammonium nitrate fertilisers, purification of gold and silver, crackers and explosives, T.N.T, dynamite etc. 3. Hydrochloric acid: It is generally known as acid of salt. Its chemical formula is HCl. It is used in toilet cleaning and in formation of chlorine and salt at industrial level. 4. Acetic acid: It is generally known as Vinegar. Its chemical formula is CH₃COOH. It is used in making pickles, medicines and in cellulose acetate (photo film).

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1. Sulphuric acid: It is generally known as Acid of Sulphur. Its chemical formula is H₂SO₄. It is used in preparation of fertilisers like ammonium sulphate, in batteries, in colouring, textile industries etc.

2. Nitric acid: Its chemical formula is HNO₃ . It is used in preparation of aqua regia, ammonium nitrate fertilisers, purification of gold and silver, crackers and explosives, T.N.T, dynamite etc.

3. Hydrochloric acid: It is generally known as acid of salt. Its chemical formula is HCl. It is used in toilet cleaning and in formation of chlorine and salt at industrial level.

4. Acetic acid: It is generally known as Vinegar. Its chemical formula is CH₃COOH. It is used in making pickles, medicines and in cellulose acetate (photo film).

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