what is acid and base? explain with example
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Answer:
acid...
- are strong
- measure above 7 in ph scale
- turn blue litmus to red litmus
Bases
- are weak
- measure below 7 in ph scale
- turn red litmus to blue litmus
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A n s w e r :
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Acid
A compound which contains one or more hydrogen atoms replaceable partially or completely by a metal or a positive radical to produce a salt.
Acid are substance which have sour taste and turn blue litmus solution to red.
Characteristics—
1. Sour Taste
2. Acid turns blue litmus to red.
3. Most acid are corrosive in nature.
Examples—
1. Acetic Acid (Vinegar)
2. Citic Acid (Lemon)
3. Oxalic Acid (Tomato)
4. Methanoic Acid (Ant sting, Bees Sting)
5. Uric Açid (Urine)
6. HCl
7. HNO3...etc.
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Base
Bases are substances which have bitter taste, soapy touch and turn red litmus solution to blue.
Examples—
1. NaOH ( Sodium Hydroxide)
2. KOH (Potassium Hydroxide).....etc.
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