Acids
pH<7
Produce H3O+
Proton donors
Most of their formulas begin with H.
They dissolve in water to produce hydrogen.
Turn litmus blue paper red.
Vinegar, lemon juice, and battery acid are examples of acids.
Bases
pH>7
Produce OH-
Proton acceptors.
Turn litmus red paper blue.
They are slippery touch.
Don't react with carbonates just with acid.
Examples include ammonia glass cleaner, baking soda, and bleach.
neutral: Process which occurs when an acid and a base react to produce a salt and water. The result is a pH near 7.
Acid vs. Bases
(author: Norma
Enriquez-Juarez)
