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State differences between acids and bases.
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Acid |
Bases |
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A substance which react with base to form salt and water is called acid |
A substance which can neutralise an acid to form salt and water is called base |
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They have a sour taste. |
They have a bitter taste and are soapy to touch. |
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They turn blue litmus red. |
They turn red litmus blue. |
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For Example - Acetic Acid,citric acid,hydrochloric acid etc. |
For Example - Sodium hydroxide and Potassium hydroxide |
