acids
Meaning
Substances that donate hydrogen ions (H+) in a solution. (অ্যাসিডগুলি, যা পানিতে দ্রবীভূত হলে হাইড্রোজেন আয়ন মুক্ত করে।)
Pronunciation
অ্যাসিডস (āẏsīḍs)
Synonyms
sour, caustic, tart, bitter, sharp, vinegar, alkaloids, proton donors
Synonyms
The sour taste of lemons is due to citric acid.
Caustic substances can burn skin.
The tart flavor in some candies is due to malic acid.
The bitter taste of some herbs is attributed to the presence of acids.
The sharpness in vinegar is due to acetic acid.
Vinegar contains acetic acid, giving it a pungent taste.
Some alkaloids can act like acids in certain reactions.
Acids are known as proton donors in chemistry.
Antonyms
Bases can neutralize acids in a chemical reaction.
Alkalies are often opposites to acids in chemical terms.
A neutral solution has neither acidic nor basic properties.
Mild solutions do not exhibit acidic properties.
Sweet substances are often contrasted with acidic ones.
Non-acidic foods are easier on the stomach.
Soft drinks can be non-acidic depending on their ingredients.
Benign substances are non-acidic and typically safe.
Phrases
Hydrochloric acid is considered a strong acid.
Acetic acid is a weak acid that partially ionizes.
Acidic solutions have a pH of less than 7.
Hydrochloric acid is a monoprotic acid.
Sulfuric acid is known as a diprotic acid.