Question

Give two points of difference between an acid and a base. give me in long ans so I will make as brilliant​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Acids Bases

i) Acids are sour in taste. i) Bases are bitter in taste.

ii) Acid turns blue litmus to red. ii) Bases turn red litmus to blue.

iii) Acid is a substance which contains hydrogen ion H

+

. iii) Bases are substances which contain hydroxyl ion OH

−

.

Answer 2

Answer:

ACID IS SOUR IN TASTE WHEREAS BASE IS BITTER IN TASTE

ACID TURNS BLUE LITMUS TO RED

WHEREAS BASE TURNS RED LITMUS TO BLUE

Explanation:

An acid is any hydrogen-containing substance that is capable of donating a proton (hydrogen ion) to another substance. A base is a molecule or ion able to accept a hydrogen ion from an acid. Acidic substances are usually identified by their sour taste.