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What is a difference between acid and base
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Amar Kumar 8 years ago

Acid Base
An acid is any chemical compound which when dissolved in water gives a solution with a hydrogen ion activity greater than in pure water. A base is an aqueous substance that can accept hydrogen ions.
An acid is an substance which donates a proton. A base is any substance which accepts a proton.
Less than 7.0 Greater than 7.0
Blue litmus paper turns red red litmus paper turns blue
Remains colorless Makes the solution pink
Acids free hydrogen ions (H+)
when mixed with water.
Bases free hydroxide ions (OH-) when mixed with water.
An acid has a chemical formula with H
at the beginning of it.
For example, HCl (Hydrochloric Acid).
A base has a chemical formula with OH at the end of it.
For example, NaOH (Sodium Hydroxide).
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