Name the acids or alkalis used to make (i) car batteries (ii) explosives (iii) soaps (iv) fertilizers.
(i) Car batteries- Sulphuric acid is present in car batteries making its ph around 0.8.

(ii) Explosives- The acid-base reaction of ammonia with nitric acid produces ammonium nitrate which is commonly used in explosives.


(iii) Soaps- Washing soda is a chemical substance used in soaps. It is derived from HCl and NaOH.


(iv) Fertilizers- Acid HCl is present in fertilizers which then reacts with water in field to impart H + ions which act as fertilizers.


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