Property |
Acid |
Base |
Taste |
Sour |
Bitter |
Smell |
Frequently burns nose |
Usually no smell |
Texture |
Sticky |
Slippery |
pH |
Less than 7 |
Greater than 7 |
Proton Behaviour (Proton = H+ = hydrogen ion) |
Proton Donor |
Proton Acceptor |
Neutralising Products |
Acids neutralise bases producing a salt and water |
Bases neutralise acids producing a salt and water |