Question

Explain the acid and alkali

Answer 1

Acid

• Those substance which dissociate into H+ ions on dissolving in water are called as Acid.

• Acid turns blue litmus to red.

• Examples are Sulphuric Acid and Hydrochloric Acid.

Alkalies

• Those bases which are soluble in water are called as Alkalis.

• Alkalis turn red litmus to blue.

• Examples are Sodium hydroxide and Potassium hydroxide.