Question

For the following, answer Acid, Base, Both, or Neither

1. Can turn a litmus paper a different color _____________

2. Reacts with certain metals _____________

3. Contains more hydrogen ions than hydroxide ions _____________

4. Feels slippery _____________

5. Reacts with carbonates (CO3-), a base _____________

6. Feels rough _____________

7. Contains equal numbers of hydrogen and hydroxide ions _____________

8. Tastes bitter _____________

9. Tastes sour _____________

Answer 1

Answer:

1. Both

2. Acid

3. Acid

4. Base

5. Acid

6. Neither

7. Neither

8. Base

9. Acid

Explanation:

In Chemistry, a chemical compound can be either a base or an acid.

An acid reacts with metals to produce bubbles of hydrogen gas and it also reacts with carbonates while a base feels slimy to the touch. They both can change the color of a litmus paper.

Base has a sour taste while acids have a bitter taste (please do not use this characteristic to test for an acid in the laboratory)