He rōpū pūhui matū ka tuku i te katote hauwai (H+) mēnā ka memeha ki rō wai (H2O). He kaha ngā waikawa kohuke, pērā i te waikawa pūhaumāota (HCl). Mā ēnei waikawa e pūnguru ai te konganuku. Kāore i te pērā rawa te kaha o ngā waikawa whaiwaro, pērā i te waikawa rēmana (C6H8O7). Ko te kukūtanga o te katote hauwai (H+) e tohu ana i te kaha o te mehanga waikawa.
A class of chemical compounds which release hydrogen ions (H+) when dissolved in water (H2O). Mineral acids, such as hydrochloric acid (HCl), are very strong and will corrode metals. Organic acids, such as citric acid (C6H8O7), are weaker. The strength of an acid depends on its concentration of hydrogen ions (H+).
wai - water, liquid
kawa - bitter, sour, unpleasant taste
Pēhea nei te kaha o te waikawa pungatara (H2SO4)?
Ringia atu he waikawa pūhaumāota (HCl) ki te konutea, ka āta tirotiro ai i tana mahi.
Whakamahia ai ētahi waikawa i roto i te mahi tunu kai, pērā i te waikawa winika (CH3COOH).