What is the chemical name of battery acid?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is option 1. Sulphuric acid.
The chemical name of battery acid is Sulphuric acid.
Although other acids exist, sulfuric acid is the primary component of battery acid, typically diluted with water to specific concentrations for different battery types.
Here's a breakdown of the other options:
Barium sulphate is an insoluble salt, not an acid, commonly used as a pigment or desiccant.
Hypochlorous acid is a weak acid used as a disinfectant.
Boric acid is a weak acid with various applications, but not used in batteries.