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