Acids, Bases, and Salts

Acids, bases, and salts are fundamental concepts in chemistry. Acids are substances that donate protons (H? ions) and have a sour taste, while bases are proton acceptors that feel slippery and taste bitter. When acids react with bases, they neutralize each other, forming water and salts. Salts are ionic compounds formed from the neutralization reaction of acids and bases. They play significant roles in various chemical processes and are essential in everyday life, such as in food preservation and in physiological functions.