How can we differentiate base from acid
we can difference it when..
A Bronsted-Lowry acid is any species that can donate a proton, and a base is any species that can accept a proton
chemical reaction of acid...
An acid dissociates, or breaks apart, and donates protons, or hydrogen ions, in an aqueous solution,
chemical reaction of bases...
When an acid combines with a base, it leads to the formation of the corresponding salt and water.
first fact is...
Hydrogen is present in all types of acids.
first fact is...
Alkali is pungent or bitter.
if it has hydroxide ions this is...
Base
what makes acid special...
their ability to neutralize the other's properties.
what makes bases special...
a substance that reacts with an acid in an acid-base reaction.
second fact is...
Acids turn blue litmus red.
second fact is...
Alkali feels as smooth as soap to the touch.
if it has hydrogen it is...
acid
why acid are important?
Stomach acid breaks down food in one of the first stages of digestion, and organic acids are used for protein synthesis, tissue repair, and pH balancing in tissues.
why bases are important?
to neutralize acids
last fact is...
The pH level of acids is between 0 and 6.
last fact is...
A strong base is a good conductor of electricity.