Question

List three properties of
acids
bases

Answer 1

Properties of acids

1.They are liquids.

2.They are solutions of compounds in water.

3.If concentrated they can be corrosive.

4.Acids taste sour (for example, vinegar).

5.Turn blue litmus paper red - this is an easy test for an acid

Usually react with metals to form salts.

6.Acids contain hydrogen ions.

Properties of bases

1.Bases are ionic compounds that produce negative hydroxide ions (OH-) when dissolved in water.

2.Bases taste bitter, feel slippery, and conduct electricity when dissolved in water.

3.Indicator compounds such as litmus can be used to detect bases. ...

4.The strength of bases is measured on the pH scale.

Answer 2

acid ionised with water to give h+ Ions

acids are corrosive in nature

acid change blue litmus red

base change red litmus blue

base are saur in taste

base are soapy or slippery in nature