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SAI International School
Class-X
Subject_ Chemistry
Topic- Acids, Bases & Salts
Sub Topic- Properties of Acids & Bases
LESSON NOTES
A. Properties of Acids and Bases may be studied under two categories:
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
1. Taste 1. Reaction with –
2. Touch a. Metals
3. Effect on litmus b. Metal oxides
c. Bases/Acids
d. Metal carbonates/Bicarbonates
e. Non-metallic oxides
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
ACIDS BASES
1. Sour to taste 1. Bitter to taste
2. Corrosive to touch 2. Slippery to touch
3. Turns litmus RED 3. Turns Litmus BLUE
CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
ACIDS BASES
Reaction with- Acids (Dilute) Bases
1.Metals (M) Acid + Metal→ Salt + H2 Base + Metal → no reaction
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