Acids and Bases

• Definition of Acid


  A substance that produces H+ ions in aqueous solutions.
• Acid Properties

  1. Dissolves in water to form aqueous solution
  2. Ionises in water to produce H+ ions
  3. Have a sour taste (e.g. citric acid)
  4. Conducts electricity (from H+ ions)
  5. Turns blue litmus paper red
  6. React with reactive metals (Group 1)