Acids, Bases and Salts.

Acid An acid is a substance which forms H+ ions as the only positive ion in aqueous solution. Examples:- Hydrochloric acid dissolved in water forms H+ and Cl– ions HCl —> H+ + Cl–   Sulphuric acid dissolved in water forms H+ and SO42- ions H2SO4 —>2H+ + SO42-   Nitric acid forms H+ and NO3– ions when dissolved in water HNO3 —> H+ + NO3–   … Read more

Major Minerals

The following are the subtopics for Major Minerals: Calcium Chloride Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Sulfur Major Minerals Minerals are essential nutrients that the body needs to function properly. They are found in the food we eat and in the water we drink. Minerals are divided into two groups: major minerals and trace minerals. Major minerals … Read more