Tuesday, June 12, 2012

Acids and Bases

3 Properties of Acids:
-Sour
-Corrosive to metal and skin
-Turns blue litmus paper red

3 Properties of Bases:
-Bitter
-Slippery/soapy
-Turns red litmus paper blue

2 Uses of Acids:
-Car batteries (sulfuric acid)
-Soft drinks (phosphoric acid)

2 Uses of Bases:
-Soap (sodium hydroxide)
-Bleach (calcium hydroxide)

Sources:
-http://virtual.yosemite.cc.ca.us/lmaki/Chem142/chap_outlines/chapter12.htm
-http://www.prlog.org/10207697-numerous-uses-of-acids.html

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