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Dictionary of Environmental Health

acid

A liquid that reacts with metallic oxides to form SALTS and water; reacts with (most) metals to produce salt and hydrogen; or reacts with carbonates to produce salts, CARBON DIOXIDE and water. Although they are not ELECTROLYTES in pure form, they become so when dissolved in water.

See also: ALKALI; BASE

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Acid from Dictionary of Environmental Health. ISBN: 0-203-16591-8. Published: 2003–07–18. ©2009 Taylor and Francis. All rights reserved.



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