Question

1. State differences between acids and bases.​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Acids

i) Acids are sour in taste.

ii) Acid turns blue litmus to red .

iii) Acid is a substance which contains hydrogen ion H + .

Bases

i) Bases are bitter in taste.

ii) Bases turn red litmus to blue.

iii) Bases are substances which contain hydroxyl ion OH − .

Answer 2

Acids

• acids are sour in taste.
• most acids are corrosive in nature, but all acids are not corrosive.
• acids are soluble in water.
• acids turn blue Litmus red.
• acids can be tested with indicators which give them specific colours.

Bases

• bases are bitter in taste.
• most bases are also corrosive in nature but all bases are not corrosive.
• all bases are not soluble in water.
• basis turn red litmus blue.
• basis give a soapy feeling when rubbed on fingers.
• bases also can be tested with the indicators which give them specific colours.