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> They react with alkali and bases, to give salts and water.

> They react with Carbonates(and bicarbonates) to give salts, water and carbon dioxide.

> They turn blue litmus paper red.

> They have pH less than 7

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Acids are characterized by a sour taste. Their pH levels cause the color of litmus paper to change from blue to red. When combined with bases they will form water and some type of salt.

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They have a pH under 7 and contain the ion H+.

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