Acids and Bases Flashcards
1
Q
acid
A
an aqueous solution that conducts electricity, tastes sour, turns blue litmus red and neutralizes bases
2
Q
what do acids react with?
A
metals and carbonates
3
Q
acid reactions with metals…
A
usually produce hydrogen
4
Q
acid reactions with carbonates…
A
produces bubbles of carbon dioxide gas
5
Q
chemical formulas of acids
A
only shows properties when dissolved in water
chemical formulas start with H and is aqueous
