Question

1) Explain the difference between acid and base​

Answer 1

ANSWER

ACID

• acid give h + ion in there aqueous solution
• sour in taste
• acid turns blue litmus into red
• do not change color in red litmus
• Do not change color in turmeric

BASE

• base give oh- ions in there aqueous solution
• bitter in taste
• do not change color in blue litmus
• base turn red litmus blue

Answer 2

Explanation:

The solution can be either a base or a neutral solution. Acidic solutions change blue litmus red, hence it is not acidic. Bases change red litmus to blue hence there is no change in colour of blue litmus paper. Neutral solutions have no effect on litmus paper.