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Question
What property do acids and bases have in common? Explain it with an example.
Solution
Acids and bases are both electrolytes, which means they are both effective electrical conductors. Ions are created in aqueous solutions by both bases and acids. While bases produce hydroxide fons (OH-), acids release hydrogen ions (H+). Exothermic reactions take place when an acid or a base is dissolved in water.
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