Question

differentiate acid and base​

Answer 1

Answer:

(1)Acids are sour to taste. Bases are bitter to taste.

(2) Acids turn blue litmus red. Bases do not change the colour of blue litmus.

(3)An acid is a proton donor. While a base is a proton acceptor.

(4)Acetic acid (CH₃COOH) and sulphuric acid are two examples of Acid. Sodium Hydroxide (NaOH) and Ammonia are two examples of Bases.

Answer 2

Acid

They are sour in taste.

Base

They are bitter in taste.