ACIDS - BASES AND SALTS
ACIDS
compounds containing hydrogen
that can be replaced by a metal.
dissolve in water
to form hydrogen ions (H+)
BASES
compounds which can accept protons
yield hydroxide ions (OH-)
when dissolved in water
PROPERTIES
PROPERTIES
have sour taste
have a bitter taste
produce a painful sensation
produce a slippery sensation
react with oils and greases
react with metal
to produce hydrogen gas
turn litmus paper red
turn litmus paper blue
SALTS
compound obtained from the reaction
of an acid with a base
neutralisation reaction
PH SCALE
numerical scale ranging from 0 to 14
used for measuring acidity
Neutral
7
pure water
Acidic
smaller than 7
Basic
larger than 7