| A | B |
|---|
| Acids taste ________. | sour |
| Acids are covalent compounds that _____ ______ when added to water. | conduct electricity |
| Acids turn blue litmus paper ____. | red |
| covalent compounds | compounds composed of atoms that share electrons. |
| indicators | substances which turn one color in the presence of acids and another color in the presence of bases |
| Bases taste _______. | bitter |
| Bases are ______ to the touch when dissolved in water | slippery |
| Bases turn red litmus paper _____. | blue |
| Is soap an acid or a base? | base |
| An acid is a molecule that ______ H(+) ions. | donates |
| definition of an acid | An acid is a molecule that donates H(+) ions. |
| A base is a molecule that _____ H(+) ions | accepts |
| definition of a base | A base is a molecule that accepts H(+) ions. |
| H3O(+) | hydronium ion |
| amphiprotic compounds | compounds that can act as either an acid or a base, depending on the situation |
| the most common amphiprotic substance | water |
| When ionic compounds dissolve, they..... | split into their constituent ions. This enables them to conduct electricity. |
