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What are properties of acids and bases?
Summary Comparison Chart
| Properties | Acids | Bases |
|---|---|---|
| Taste | tart/ sour | bitter |
| Texture | Rough | Soapy and slippery |
| pH | Less than 7 | Greater than 7 |
| Turns litmus paper.. | Blue—->Red | Red—->Blue |
What are 3 acids and bases?
Arrhenius Acids and Bases
| Acid Name | Formula |
|---|---|
| nitric acid | HNO3 |
| phosphoric acid | H3PO4 |
| sulfuric acid | H2SO4 |
| acetic acid | C2H4O2 |
What is properties of an acid?
Acids taste sour, conduct electricity when dissolved in water, and react with metals to produce hydrogen gas. Certain indicator compounds, such as litmus, can be used to detect acids. Acids turn blue litmus paper red.
What are the properties of bases compared to acids?
Bases have properties that mostly contrast with those of acids. Aqueous solutions of bases are also electrolytes. Bases can be either strong or weak, just as acids can. Bases often have a bitter taste and are found in foods less frequently than acids.
Which is the chemical opposite of a base?
Acid vs. Base. Diffen › Science › Chemistry. Bases are the chemical opposite of acids. Acids are defined as compounds that donate a hydrogen ion (H +) to another compound (called a base).
How are acids and bases different in taste?
Depending on the temperature, acids can occur in solid, liquid or gaseous form. Taste sour. Bases feel slippery because of the reaction of the base with the oils of your hand. Frequently solids except ammonia which is a gas. Taste bitter.
How are indicator acids different from base acids?
In phenolphthalein, indicator acids remain colorless, and base gives pink color. Though in litmus paper test acids turn blue litmus paper to red and red litmus paper to blue. The strength of acids depends on the concentration of hydronium ions while the strength depends on the concentration of hydroxide ions.