1. 7.2 Acids and Bases

2. Acid
A compound that breaks apart when dissolved in water to form hydrogen ions (H+)
Example: hydrochloric acid dissolved in water
HCl (aq)  H+ + Cl-(aq)

3. NaOH(s)  Na+(aq)+ OH-(aq)
Base
A compound that dissolves in water to form OH- (hydroxyl ions)
NaOH(s)  Na+(aq)+ OH-(aq)
**distilled water is

4. Properties of Acids and Bases
Property
Acid
Base
Taste
Feel
Dissolve in Water
Conduct Electricity
Corrosive pH
Reaction with a metal