1. Describing Acids and Bases
Chapter 7 Section 3

2. Properties of Acids 1. Sour Taste 2. Acids are corrosive
3. Acids react with metals and carbonates
4. Solutions of acids conduct electric current.
5. Acids can change the color of the substance
6. Acids change blue litmus paper red.

3. Uses of Acids
1. Acids are used in the production of metal, paper, paint, detergents and fertilizers
2. Acids are used in car batteries
3. Hydrochloric acid is found in our stomach.
4. Citric acid is found in vitamin C

4. Properties of Bases 1. Bases have bitter taste. 2. Bases are corrosive
3. Bases feel slippery
4. Solutions of bases conduct electric current.
5. Bases change red litmus paper blue.

5. Uses of Bases 1. Bases are used to make soap
2. Bases are used in household products
3. Bases are used in production of fertilizers
4. Bases are used to treat heartburn.