Acids have a sour taste,
are soluble in water,
have a pH level <7,
most are corrosive,
Dilute acids conducts electricity due to the presence of mobile ions.
Bases have a bitter taste,
are slippery
have pH >7,
Reacts with acids to form water and salt,
contains hydroxide ions (OH)-
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Bases taste bitter, turn red litmus paper blue and have a pH greater than 7. They feel soapy or slippery, neutralize acids and they conduct electricity.