Chemistry: A Molecular Approach (3rd Edition)

Published by Prentice Hall
ISBN 10: 0321809246
ISBN 13: 978-0-32180-924-7

Chapter 15 - Sections 15.1-15.12 - Exercises - Review Questions - Page 745: 2

Answer

Acids are sour tasting. They neutralize bases and turn blue litmus paper red. They can dissolve many metals.

Work Step by Step

Bases are often bitter and slippery. They neutralize acids and turn red litmus paper blue.
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