acidum
Acidum is the Latin term for “acid.” In historical Latin chemistry, acids were described with the form acidum X, for example acidum hydrochloricum. Today, acidum is mostly encountered in Latin texts and nomenclature rather than in everyday English usage.
In modern chemistry, acids are substances that donate protons or accept electrons, depending on the framework.
Common properties include a sour taste, corrosivity, and the ability to turn blue litmus red. Acids have
Examples span inorganic acids such as hydrochloric acid (HCl), sulfuric acid (H2SO4), and nitric acid (HNO3), and
Uses include chemical synthesis, refining, and food processing; safety concerns include corrosivity and irritation. Proper handling,