Question

decribe the five chemical properties of acids? please ​

Answer 1

Answer:

Acids :

• Aqueous solutions of acids are electrolytes, meaning that they conduct electrical current. ...
• Acids have a sour taste. ...
• Acids change the color of certain acid-base indicates. ...
• Acids react with active metals to yield hydrogen gas. ...
• Acids react with bases to produce a salt compound and water.

Answer 2

Explanation:

1. Corrosive action on skin: All acids and some alkalies show corrosive action on skin as they form painful blisters when they come in contact with skin.
2. When dissolved in water, acids taste acidic, conduct electricity and react with metals to create hydrogen gas. Some indicator compounds can be used to detect acids, such as litmus. Acids turn blue litmus paper into red. Acid strength is measured on a pH scale.
3. Aqueous solutions of acids are electrolytes, meaning that they conduct electrical current.
4. Acids have a sour taste.
5. Acids change the color of certain acid-base indicates.
6. Acids react with active metals to yield hydrogen gas.
7. Acids react with bases to produce a salt compound and water.