Question

Differentiate between Acid, Base and salt.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Acids:

1. the substances which have sour taste

2. Turn blue litmus paper to red

3. According to Arrhenius Concept, acids release free hydrogen [H+] ions in aqueous solution.

4. For eg H2SO4, HCL, HNO3 are strong acids.

Base:

1. The substances which are soapy to touch and taste bitter.

2. Turn red litmus paper to blue.

3. According to Arrhenius Concept, bases release free hydronium [H3O+] or hydroxide (OH-) ions in water solution.

4. For eg CH3COOH, Ca(OH)2, NaOH

Salts:

1. Any chemical compound formed from the reaction of an acid with a base, with all or part of the hydrogen of the acid replaced by a metal or other cation.

2. For eg. Nacl, NaNO3, CuSO4