answersLogoWhite

0

an acid is a material or substance that is sour and can change blue litmus paper red

a base is a material or substance that is bitter (it sometimes ) and can change red litmus paper blue.

Litmus paper can tell an acid from a base

Lemon Juice is an acid

coffee is a base.

User Avatar

Wiki User

15y ago

What else can I help you with?

Continue Learning about Chemistry
Related Questions

What is used to indentifiy bases and acids?

Acid base indicators are used to identify acids and bases. Among the common indicators are;PhenolphthaleinMethyl redMethyl orangeBromothymol blue


How do you identify acids and bases?

quit askin stufff


What types of chemicals does Phenolphthalein identify?

Acids and bases.


What ions are used to group acids and bases?

Acids: H+ and Bases: OH-


Is it false that Indicator paper is used to identify acids and bases?

No, it is true. Indicator paper is used to identify acids and bases by changing color in response to the pH of the solution. It can help determine whether a substance is acidic, basic, or neutral based on the color change.


How can one identify Bronsted-Lowry acids and bases?

Bronsted-Lowry acids donate protons (H) and bases accept protons. Acids have a hydrogen atom that can be donated, while bases have a lone pair of electrons to accept a proton.


What is used for pickling. Acids or bases?

Acids eg vinegar


Is it true that Indicator paper is used to identify acids and bases?

Yes, and here are many others like methyl orange, turmeric paper and beetroot.


Is the term alkaline used as a synonym for bases or acids?

bases


How can acids and bases be useful?

Acids and bases are useful in various applications. Acids are used in industries like food preservation and cleaning products, whereas bases are used in household cleaners and wastewater treatment. They also play a role in healthcare, as acids are used in medications and bases are used in antacids to treat digestive issues.


What are standard solution?

You can use litmus paper to identify the acids and bases.


Where do acids and bases have uses?

Acids and Bases are used in basically everything. All cleaners are usually bases or weak acids, that help remove stains, by reacting with the substance. Some weak acids and bases are used in foods, for example vinegar is a base and citric acid (From lemons etc). is obviously an acid. Please respond if this did not fully help you understand acids and bases uses.