Question

Use complete sentences to differentiate between acids and bases on the basis of their behavior when dissolved in water. Give an example of each type.

Answer 1

Answer:

Acids and bases are popular chemicals which interact with each other resulting in the formation of salt and water. The word acid comes from a Latin word ‘acere’ which means ‘sour’.

In our everyday lives, we use many compounds which scientists call acids. The orange or grapefruit juice you drink for breakfast contains citric acid (also known as Vitamin C). When milk turns sour, it contains lactic acid.