Physical and Chemical Properties of Acids and Bases

Physical and Chemical Properties of Acids and Bases


Physical And Chemical Properties Of Acids And Bases Notes
Physical Properties of Acids Physical Properties of Bases
  • Sour in taste in aqueous solution
  • Mineral acids (HCl, HNO3, H2SO4) are highly corrosive.
  • Turns blue litmus red.
  • Bitter in taste in aqueous solution.
  • Caustic alkalis (KOH, NaOH) are highly corrosive.
  • Turns red litmus blue.
Chemical Properties of Acids Chemical Properties of Bases
  • Acids neutralize bases to give salt and water only.
  • Acids react with active metals to liberate hydrogen.
  • Alkalis react with ammonium salts on heating to liberate ammonia.
  • Alkalis react with certain metallic salt solutions to precipitate insoluble hydroxides.