Question

Tell me what acid-base properties can determine if a household chemical is an acid, base, or neutral substance.

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

1. Tasting; acid is sour to the tongue while bases taste bitter
2. Litmus test; acid turn blue litmus red while bases turn red litmus blue
3. Texture; acids are usually sticky while bases are soapy and slippery
4. Reactivity; acids react mainly with metals to produce hydrogen gas while base mainly react with fats and oils