What is hydrochloric acids?

Below are the properties of Acid:

• An acid is a chemical substance with a sour taste.

• Acidic Substances are substances that contain acid in them.

• Acid turns blue litmus paper to red. Acid is a substance that contains hydrogen ion (H+).

• Acids do not give colour with phenolphthalein indicator and do not absorb carbon dioxide gas. Also, acids do not react with an ammonium salt.

• Natural Acids are the acids that occur in nature, such as, acids present in fruits.

• Acids are generally found in Vinegar, Curd, Spinach, lemons, Citrus fruits, Amla, Tamarind, grapes, unripe mangoes, Citrus fruits such as oranges, etc.

Hydrochloric Acid:

This acid form by a combination of hydrogen chloride gas with water. Its chemical formula is HCL.

It is used in manufacturing Aquaragia which contain 3 parts of Hydrochloric Acid(HCL) and one part of Nitric Acid. It is also used to dissolve noble metal like Gold and Platinum.