write the difference between acid and base with example
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The main difference is that Acids are proton donors or electron pair acceptors whereas Base are proton acceptors or electron pair donors. Acids are sour in taste while Bases are bitter in taste. Acids are corrosive in nature whereas Bases are soapy in nature.
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The main difference is that Acids are proton donors or electron pair acceptors whereas Base are proton acceptors or electron pair donors.
Acids are sour in taste while Bases are bitter in taste.
Acids are corrosive in nature whereas Bases are soapy in nature.
Acids turn blue litmus paper into red whereas in case of Bases they turn red litmus paper into blue.
Acids have pH less than 7 but Bases have pH greater than 7.
Acids react with metals to produce compound and hydrogen gas while bases do not react with metals .
Acids are able to increase the H+ ions concentration in an aqueous solution whereas Bases are able to increase the OH- ions in an aqueous solution .
eg . of acid : HCl , Sulphuric Acid , Citric acid , Acetic acid
eg. of base : soap solution , milk of magnesia , baking soda , washing soda ..
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