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acids are substances that release hydrogen ions into solutions (has a pH number of 1-6)
bases are substances that accept hydrogen ions (has a pH number of 8-13)
-Nothing can be an acid and a base. Although there is a pH number in the middle, which is number 7 A.K.A. neutral.
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∙ 14y ago
Acids are substances that donate hydrogen ions (H+), while bases are substances that accept hydrogen ions. Acids typically taste sour, turn litmus paper red, and have a pH less than 7. Bases, on the other hand, taste bitter, feel slippery, turn litmus paper blue, and have a pH greater than 7.
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∙ 12y agoAlmost all liquids will have either acidic or basic traits although some substances are neutral. An acid, when placed in water will ionize into positive hydrogen ions (H+). This H+ ion is a proton. A base, when placed in water will ionize into negative hydroxide ions (OH-). A strong acid/base is one that ionizes 100% when placed in water. Weak acids/bases only ionize partially when placed in water.
Water must normally be present for a substance to be an acid or a base.
A base has an excess of H+ ions while an acid has an excess of OH- ions. If the substance has an equal amount of positive and negative ions, the substance is neutral. Distilled water is an example of this.
An acid is a proton donor.
A base is a proton acceptor.
So, when a substance dissolves in water it produces a substance which is either acidic if it has and excess of positive hydrogen ions (H+), basic if it has an excess of negative hydroxide ions (OH-) or neutral if the amount of H+ and OH- ions are equal.
H+ + OH- --> Water (water is neutral if it's distilled)
Most acids and bases dissolve in water and they are also corrosive. The bases that do dissolve in water are called alkalis.
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∙ 12y agoacids have a ph less than 7 sour taste
bases have a ph greater than 7 and a bitter taste
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∙ 12y agoAn acid is a substance with a pH of 0-6.9. A base is a substance with a pH of 7.1-14. A neutral substance has a pH of 7.
pH is the measure of hydrogen ions inside of a substance.
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∙ 12y agoacid is acid but there is a difference..........
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What characteristics do acids and bases have in common?
Acids and bases are both electrolytes that dissociate into ions in solution, and they both can react with each other to form water and a salt. They also both can conduct electricity when dissolved in water.
Do both acids and bases donate protons to a solution?
Acids are proton donors.
What are metals that react with both acids and bases?
Aluminum and zinc are metals that react with both acids and bases. In acids, they undergo a displacement reaction to form a salt and hydrogen gas. In bases, they react to form a salt and hydrogen gas as well.
What features is common to both acids and bases?
Both acids and bases are capable of producing ions in solution, known as dissociation. They can also conduct electricity when dissolved in water. Acids and bases can neutralize each other when they react together.
How are acids and bases alike?
Acids and bases are both types of electrolytes that can conduct electricity when dissolved in water. They can both change the color of indicators, such as litmus paper, to indicate their pH levels. Additionally, acids and bases react with each other in a neutralization reaction to form water and salt.
What characteristics do acids and bases have in common?
Acids and bases are both electrolytes that dissociate into ions in solution, and they both can react with each other to form water and a salt. They also both can conduct electricity when dissolved in water.
Will acids and bases both burn skin?
No.
Do both acids and bases donate protons to a solution?
Acids are proton donors.
What are metals that react with both acids and bases?
Aluminum and zinc are metals that react with both acids and bases. In acids, they undergo a displacement reaction to form a salt and hydrogen gas. In bases, they react to form a salt and hydrogen gas as well.
What features is common to both acids and bases?
Both acids and bases are capable of producing ions in solution, known as dissociation. They can also conduct electricity when dissolved in water. Acids and bases can neutralize each other when they react together.
What correctly describes the corrosive nature of strong acids and strong bases?
Strong acids and strong bases are highly corrosive because they can donate or accept protons easily, leading to rapid chemical reactions that can damage living tissues and materials. They are particularly dangerous when in concentrated forms, as they can cause severe burns on contact. It is important to handle them with caution and wear appropriate protective equipment.
Do both acids and bases have a pH higher than 7?
yes because acids are corrosive
How are acids and bases alike?
Acids and bases are both types of electrolytes that can conduct electricity when dissolved in water. They can both change the color of indicators, such as litmus paper, to indicate their pH levels. Additionally, acids and bases react with each other in a neutralization reaction to form water and salt.
What do you think about acids and bases?
I think acids donate electrons and bases accept electrons. Both acid and bases can be weak or strong, that is good or poor electrolytes. What else is there to think?
Which can cause tissue damage. Acid or bases?
Both acids and bases can cause tissue damage.
Are acids and bases the same or different?
They are both corrosive and can burn skin
Is there anything acids and bases have in common?
They both have water in common, and both conduct electricity.
