Acids have a pH below 7 and donate hydrogen ions in solution. They react with bases and metals. Common acids include hydrochloric acid and citric acid. Bases have a pH above 7 and accept hydrogen ions, feeling slippery. Common bases are sodium hydroxide and ammonia. When an acid and base react, they form a salt and water. Salts are neutral and composed of the ions of the original acid and base. The digestive system uses acids and bases to break down foods, with acid in the stomach and bases in the intestines.