how to you prove the substance is an acid and base?write the caratarasists of to prove acids and base?
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A solution with a pH of 7 is classified as neutral. If the pH is lower than 7, the solution is acidic. When pH is higher than 7, the solution is basic. These numbers describe the concentration of hydrogen ions in the solution and increase on a negative logarithmic scale.
A solution with a pH of 7 is classified as neutral. If the pH is lower than 7, the solution is acidic. When pH is higher than 7, the solution is basic. These numbers describe the concentration of hydrogen ions in the solution and increase on a negative logarithmic scale.
Characteristics of Acids and Bases
pH < 7.
Sour taste (though you should never use this characteristic to identify an acid in the lab)
Reacts with a metal to form hydrogen gas.
Increases the H+ concentration in water.
Donates H+ ions.
Turns blue litmus indicator red.