Acids and Bases

Some Common Properties

biology - fire ants (formic acid)

biology - stomach acid

acid rain - damages limestone buildings

food - carbonic acid in soda (carbonation)

food - tart/sour flavors (vinegar, fruit)

food - bitter flavors (baking soda)

soaps - base solutions have slippery feel

electrical conductivity - batteries and electrolites

Blue Litmus - turns red in acid solution

Red Litmus - turns blue in basic solution

Metal Reactions - many produce hydrogen gas with either acid or base