What is Chromic acid?
'''Chromic acid''' is a [[chemical]] that comes in several forms. It is made by reacting [[chromate]]s or [[dichromate]]s with [[acid]]s or by reacting [[chromium(VI) oxide]] with [[sulfuric acid]]. As its name shows, it is an [[acid]]. It is a strong [[oxidizing agent]]. When it is [[reduction (chemistry)|reduced]], it turns green. It is used to [[oxidation|oxidize]] many chemicals, such as [[alcohol]]. It is very [[toxic]] because it contains the [[chromate]] [[ion]]. It is either a reddish solution or red flakes. It is used to make [[chromyl chloride]]. ==Related pages== *[[Chromium]] *[[Chromium(VI) oxide]] *[[Chromium(III) oxide]], one of the chemicals it is reduced to {{chem-stub}} [[Category:Acids]] [[Category:Chromium compounds]]