Question

define acid and base with its properties and uses​

Answer 1

Answer:

Acids :

• Acids are corrosive in nature.
• They are good conductors of electricity.
• Their pH values are always less than 7
• When reacted with metals, these substances produce hydrogen gas.
• Acids are sour-tasting substances.
• Examples: Sulfuric acid, Hydrochloric acid.

Bases :

• They are found to have a soapy texture when touched.
• These substances release hydroxide ions (OH– ions) when dissolved in water.
• In their aqueous solutions, bases act as good conductors of electricity.
• The pH values corresponding to bases are always greater than 7.
• Bases are bitter-tasting substances which have the ability to turn red litmus paper blue.
• Examples: Sodium hydroxide, milk of magnesia