Question

which property is shared by both acids and bases? a. sour taste b. slippery feel c. electrical conductivity d. donate hydrogen ions when compared to water, which statement about acids is true? a. acids have a higher ph than water b. acids are less conductive than water c. acids have a lower ph than water d. acids are less corrosive than water a scientist dips red litmus paper into a solution and it turns blue. what conclusion can be made? * a. the fluid is a base b. the fluid is an acid c. the fluid is neutral d. the litmus paper is inaccurate

Explanation:

1. Acids have a sour taste, bases have a bitter taste and a slippery feel. Acids donate hydrogen - ions, bases accept them. Both acids and bases can conduct electricity in solution because they dissociate into ions.
2. Water has a pH of 7. Acids have a pH less than 7, so they have a lower pH than water. Acids are more conductive than pure water as they dissociate into ions. Acids are more corrosive than water.
3. Red litmus paper turns blue in a basic solution.

Answer:

1. C. Electrical conductivity
2. C. Acids have a lower pH than water
3. A. The fluid is a base