Acids And Bases Flashcards
0
Q
An acid often tastes…
A
Sour
1
Q
What is an acid?
A
A compound that contains hydrogen and releases hydrogen ions when in water.
2
Q
What do acids react with?
A
Metals
3
Q
What color litmus paper can you use to determine if something is an acid?
A
Blue. It turns red if if is an acid.
4
Q
What are bases?
A
They are compounds that contain hydroxide.
5
Q
Bases often taste……
A
Bitter
