Acids and Alkalis

Acids:

• Sour taste
• Some are corrosive e.g. Hydrochloric acid will wear away metals
• Some are harmless
• Some are harmful

Alkalis:

• Feel soapy to touch
• Some are corrosive
• React with and cancel out Acids

Some Acids and Alkalis are Man made, Man made acids: Hydrochloric Acid, HCL, Sulpuric Acid, H2SO4, Nitric Acid, HNO3. Man made Alkalis: Sodium Hydroxide,…