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Nitric acid and phosphoric acid are two major chemical products of the chemical industry. Describe some of their uses.
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Nitric acid (HNO3) is a strong acid and a powerful oxidizing agent, while phosphoric acid (H3PO4) is a weaker acid with three acidic protons. Show more…
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