Properties of Acids
Various properties of the acids are,
- When an acid is dissolved in water, it produces hydrogen ions (H+).
- Acids react with metals to form/release hydrogen gas.
- Acid has a sour flavour and is caustic in nature.
- Acids have a pH of less than 7.
- When acids react with limestone (CaCO3), carbon dioxide is produced.
- Blue litmus paper is generally converted to red litmus paper by acid.
- They obliterate bases’ chemical properties.
Acids and Bases
An acid is a substance that is capable of donating a proton (hydrogen ion) to another substance. A base is a molecule able to donate OH- ion/strong>. Acidic substances are usually identified by their sour taste.
Acids have a sour taste and are corrosive i.e. exposure to acid on human skin can cause blisters. Some examples of acids are HCl, H2SO4, and others.
Let’s learn more about acids and bases, their properties, theories, and others in this article.
Table of Content
- What are Acids?
- What are Bases?
- Acid Bases Titration
- pH of Acid and Base
- Difference between Acids and Bases
- Acid-Base Reaction
- Acid-Base Indicator Definition