1. .

a. What are five general properties of aqueous acids?

i. Aqueous solutions of acids have a sour taste.
ii. Acids change the color of acid-base indicators.
iii. Some acids react with active metals and release hydrogen gas, H2.
iv. Acids react with bases to produce salts and water.
v. Acids conduct electric current.
b. Name some common substances that have one or more of these properties.
i. Hydrochloric Acid (pool acid), citric acid(citrus fruit), acetic acid(vinegar)
2. Name the following acids:
a. HBrO
i. Hypobromous acid
b. HBrO3.
i. Bromic acid
3. .
a. What are five general properties of aqueous bases?
i. Aqueous solutions of bases taste bitter.
ii. Bases change the color of acid-base indicators.
iii. Dilute aqueous solutions of bases feel slippery.
iv. Bases react with acids to produce salts and water.
v. Bases conduct electric current.
b. Name some common substances that have one or more of these properties.
i. Ammonia
4. .
a. Why are strong acids also strong electrolytes?
i. They can completely ionize.
b. Is every strong electrolyte also a strong acid?
i. No
5. A classmate states, “All compounds containing H atoms are acids, and all compounds
containing OH groups are bases.” Do you agree? Give examples.
i. No, Water has two hydrogen atoms but is a base, not an acid.