Question

define an acid,base and salt

Answer 1

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Acid: An acid is a chemical compound that, when dissolved in water, releases hydrogen ions (H+) and increases the concentration of H+ ions in a solution. Acids taste sour, react with metals to produce hydrogen gas, turn blue litmus paper red, and have a pH value less than 7.

Base: A base, also known as an alkali, is a chemical compound that, when dissolved in water, releases hydroxide ions (OH-) and increases the concentration of OH- ions in a solution. Bases taste bitter or soapy, feel slippery, turn red litmus paper blue, and have a pH value greater than 7.

Salt: In chemistry, a salt is a neutral compound made up of positively and negatively charged ions. It is formed through the interaction of an acid and a base in a chemical reaction called neutralization. The positive charged ion is usually a metal ion, and the negative charged ion is usually a non-metal ion or a polyatomic ion. Salts are usually solids at room temperature and have a wide range of applications, such as in cooking, medicine, and industry.