Question

Which of the following are properties of an acid?

• A. Acids turn blue litmus red.
• B. Acids turn red litmus blue.
• C. Acids are bitter in taste.
• D. Acids are made using non-metal oxides.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (D)

The correct options are
A

Acids turn blue litmus red.

D

Acids are made using non-metal oxides.

Some of the properties of acids are:

1. Acids turn blue litmus red and are sour in taste.
2. Acids can be manufactured by using non metallic oxides.
3. Acids are water soluble and are corrosive in nature.
4. Few drops of an acid in water makes water a good conductor of electricity.