Question

Which of these properties is a general property common to both acidic and basic solutions?

Conducts electricity

Feels slippery

Reacts with metals

Tastes sour

Answer 1

Answer: Conducts electricity

Explanation:

Acids are substances which donates
`H^+` ions in solution.

`HCl\rightarrow H^++Cl^-`

Acids are sour in taste, react with metals and conduct electricity due to the production of ions which helps in the transfer of electrons.

Bases Acids are substances which donates
`OH^-` ions in solution.

`NaOH\rightarrow Na^++OH^-`

Bases are bitter in taste, react with non metals and conduct electricity due to the production of ions which helps in the transfer of electrons.