Question

Write any two properties of acids and bases

Answer 1

Answer:

Bases turn red litmus paper blue. Acids give off H+ (Hydrogen) ions in water; bases give off OH- (Hydroxide) ions in water. Acids generally taste sour due to the sour H+ ion; bases taste bitter due to the OH- ion; but they may have other tastes depending on the other part of the molecule.

Answer 2

Answer:

Acids -

• They are sour in taste.
• They can conduct electricity.

Bases -

• They are bitter in taste.
• They can't conduct electricity.