Chemistry Chapter: Acids and Properties

An acid is a substance that donates protons (H+) in a chemical reaction.

Common properties of acids include being corrosive, having a sour taste, and turning blue litmus paper red.

An example of a strong acid is hydrochloric acid (HCl).

<p>The pH value is a measure of the acidity or alkalinity of a solution; a lower pH indicates a stronger acid.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Acids typically react with metals to produce hydrogen gas and a metal salt.</p> Signup and view all the answers