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An acid is a substance the produces hydrogen ions (H+) when mixed with water while a base produces hydroxide ions (OH-). Another models says that and acid donates or gives away a proton (H+) while a base accepts a proton.

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What are some common characteristics of a acids and bases?

i got my science book in front of me :). so easy. Acids: Hydrogen ions causes foods to taste sour may burn you dissolve in inorganc acids. Bases: when dissolved in water forms hydroxide ions (OH) hydroxide ions contain hydrogen and oxygen atoms. some bases break up fats and oils. some bases taste bitter. WARNING: to check if its an acid or a base do not taste or touch. im serious u can die get knocked out get burned.


What characteristics of bases?

Characteristics of bases are: bitter in taste, soapy feel on fingers, mostly react with acids and precipitate salts, turn red litmus paper blue, contain metal oxides or hydroxides.


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.


Is Mg2 plus an acid or base?

Mg2+ ions do not act as either acids or bases. They are typically found in ionic compounds and do not donate or accept protons, which are characteristics of acids and bases, respectively.


Is acids and bases corrosives?

Yes, concentrated acids and bases are more corrosive than dilute acids and bases


Do acids and bases in plants?

Of course they are. They are many acids and bases


What can acids and bases do alone or together?

bases neutralise the acids


Why acids and bases are important to everyday life?

acids and bases are important!


Do acids and bases exist in plants?

Of course they are. They are many acids and bases


Do acids dissolve in bases or do bases dissolve in acids?

They don't dissolve (or more properly, dissociate) completely in water, only partially. Acids or bases that dissociate completely are called strong acids or bases.


Do bases tastes bitter or acids?

Acids taste bitter.


How can you tell acids from bases?

Acids have a lower PH and bases have a higher PH.