Question

Part A: Properties of Acids and Bases 1. Acids taste ____________ and bases taste ______________. 2. Acids react with metals to produce ________________ gas. 3. Acids turn litmus __________ and bases __________. 4. Phenolphthalein is ___________________ in an acid and _________________________ in a base. 5. Bases feel ___________________. 6. Bases are often used as __________________________________. 7. Acids produce _______________ ions and bases produce ___________________ ions. 8. Acids and bases both ______________________________________.

Answer 1

1. Acids taste sour and bases taste bitter.

2. Acids react with metals to produce hydrogen gas.

3. Acids turn litmus red and bases blue.

4. Phenolphthalein is colorless in an acid and pink in a base.

5. Bases feel slippery.

6. Bases are often used as acid neutralizer.

7. Acids produce hidronium ions and bases produce hydroxyl ions.

8. Acids and bases both electrolytes.