comparison between acid and base
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2. Acid turns blue litmus to red, Bases turns red litmus to blue.
3. Acis PH is less than 7, Base PH is greater than 7.
4. It is produces H+ ion ( hydrogen ion) solution, Base produces OH ion in slution.
5. Corrosive to metals, Base is slippery to touch .
6. React with base to form salt and water, React with acid to form salt and water.
7. Example of acid- HCL, H2SO4. Example of base NAOH,KOH.
8. Conducts electricity in solution , in base is also conducts electricity in solution.
9. Acid react with carbonates to release CO2, Base does not reacts with carbonates .
10. Acid founds in citrus fruits ( e.g- Lemon ) Base found in soap or detergents.
11. Proton donors ( Arrhenius definition), in Base -Proton acceptor( Arrhenius definition).
12. PH indicator- Methyl orange turns red, In base indicator - Phenolphthalein turns pink .
13. Used in batteries (e.g- Sulfuric acid ), Base used in antacids ( e.g magnesium hydroxide)
14. Acid- Neutralizes bases , base- neutralized Acid .
15. Acids - Generally corrosive, Base can be caustic.
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