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What are some properties of acids and bases

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properties of acid

sour taste

change the color of indicators

acids react with active metals to form salt and hydrogen gas

acids react with carbonates and hydrogen carbonates to form salt, water, and carbon dioxide gas

acids neutralize base

acids are electrolytes

properties of base

bases are slippery to the touch and have bitter taste

soluble bases change the colour of indicators

soluble bases release hydrogen ion in aqueous solution

bases neutralize acids or acidic oxides to form salt and water

aqueous solutions of bases conduct electricity

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Answer:

Properties of Acids:

Taste : Sour

Effect on blue litmus paper: Turns Red

Effect on red litmus paper: No Effect

Effect on skin: Corrosive

Electrical Conductivity: Aqueous solutions conduct electricity

Properties of bases:

Taste : Bitter

Effect on blue litmus paper: No effect

Effect on red litmus paper: Turns Blue

Effect on skin: Harm Skin Tissue

Electrical Conductivity: Aqueous solutions conduct electricity

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