What are at least 5 facts about acids?
An organic acid is an organic compound with acidic properties. The most common organic acids are the carboxylic acids whose acidity is associated with their carboxyl group -COOH. Sulfonic acids, containing the group -SO2OH, are relatively stronger acids. The relative stability of the conjugate base of the acid determines its acidity. Other groups can also confer acidity, usually weakly: -OH, -SH, enol group, and the phenol group. In biological systems organic compounds containing only these groups are not generally referred to as organic acids. A few common examples include: Lactic acid Acetic acid Formic acid Citric acid Oxalic acid Uric acid Facts about acids and bases : 1. Acids have a pH of less than 7 2. Alkalis have a pH of greater than 7 3. Alkalis have a soapy feel to the touch 4. Acids react with alkalis 5. Acids turn litmus paper red 6. Hydrocholic acid has the chemical formula HCl 7. Sodium hydroxide, an alkali, has the chemical formula NaOH 8. Concentrated acids can dissolv
