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Properties of Acids

The properties of Acids are as follows :

• Acids change the color of blue litmus to red.

• They change the color of Methyl Orange/Yellow to Pink.

• Acidic substances converts Phenolphthalein from deep pink to colorless.

• Are sour or tart in taste.

• The pH level of acids range from 0-6

• Acids lose their acidity when combined with alkalines.

• They destroy the chemical property of bases.

• When reacting with metals they produce hydrogen gas.

• Acids produce carbon dioxide when reacted with carbonates.

• Most acids are corrosive in nature which means that they tend to corrode or rust metals.