ACIDS & BASES

WHAT ARE ACIDS?

 ACIDS
An acid is any hydrogen-containing substance that can
donate a proton (hydrogen ion) to another substance. 

Properties of Acids
• It has sour taste.
• It reacts with some metals and produce hydrogen gas.
• It reacts to base to form salt
• It changes a blue litmus paper to red.
SAMPLE OF
ACIDS
SOURCES OF
ACIDS

Vitamin C
WHAT ARE BASES?
 Are molecules, chemicals or ions,
able to accept a hydrogen ion
from an acid.

BASES Properties of Bases

• It has bitter taste.
• It is slippery and smooth
• It reacts with acid to form salt
• It changes a red litmus paper into blue.
SAMPLES OF
BASES
 THE PH SCALE

The acidity and basicity of a chemical

can be described by using pH value-the A pH lower than 7 indicates acidity
negative logarithm of the hydrogen ion A pH of 7 indicates a neutral and a pH above 7 indicates
concentration. solution basicity.
 PROPER HANDLING OF ACIDS AND BASES

Strong acids and bases are corrosive and cause a burning sensation to the skin, so, be
careful in handling these materials all the time. Here are some ways to handle the properly:

• Buy small quantities of acids and bases to prevent ineffectiveness and difficulties in
storage. 
• Buy diluted and acids and bases for easier storage and usage.
• Read the safety notices on the products.
• Wear protective gear (goggles, long-sleeved clothes, and gloves) when using acids and
bases. Do not allow acids or bases to come in contact with skin or eyes.
• Limit the amount of acids and bases transported for usage around the house.
• Cap the bottles of acid and base cleaners tightly.
ANY QUESTIONS??
 SEATWORK

Given two substances, vinegar for Acid and shampoo for Base. Describe the
characteristics of vinegar that makes it Acidic in nature and the characteristics of
shampoo that makes it Base in nature.