State the properties of acids. – InterviewSolution

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State the properties of acids.

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1. Acids are sour in taste.

2. Acid molecules contain hydrogen ion (H⁺) as a main constituent.

3. Acid reacts with metal to form hydrogen gas.

4. Acid reacts with carbonates and liberates CO₂ gas.

5. Blue litmus turns red in acid.

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