Difference between Acids and Bases
The difference between acid and base are discussed below in the table.
Acids |
Bases |
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Acids are substances which on dissolving in water release H+ ions. | Bases are substances which on dissolving in water release OH– ions. |
Acid has a sour taste. | Acid has a bitter taste. Acid has a soapy texture. |
Acid turns blue litmus red. | Base turns red litmus blue. |
Acid has pH values ranging from 1 to 7. | Base has pH value ranging from 7 to 14. |
Examples of acids are HCl, H2SO4 etc. | Examples of bases are NaOH, KOH etc. |
Acids and Bases
An acid is a substance that is capable of donating a proton (hydrogen ion) to another substance. A base is a molecule able to donate OH- ion/strong>. Acidic substances are usually identified by their sour taste.
Acids have a sour taste and are corrosive i.e. exposure to acid on human skin can cause blisters. Some examples of acids are HCl, H2SO4, and others.
Let’s learn more about acids and bases, their properties, theories, and others in this article.
Table of Content
- What are Acids?
- What are Bases?
- Acid Bases Titration
- pH of Acid and Base
- Difference between Acids and Bases
- Acid-Base Reaction
- Acid-Base Indicator Definition