What is the difference between mineral and organic acids?

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Acids:

Acids are compounds that release hydrogen ions when in solution. The human body has acids especially in the stomach that aid in digestion. There are other acids found in the body as well as amino acids and nucleic acids.

More Facts on Acids:

• On the pH scale (0-14), an acid is anything that measures below 7 and the closer the numbers get to zero the more acidic the substance is.
• Weak acids (a pH 4-6) hold on to some of their protons, strong acids (a pH 1-3) let all of their protons go.
• Acids can be neutralized if bases are added to them.
• A sour taste when eating food is a result of acids.

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