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Distinguish between acids and bases.

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AcidsBases
1. An acid is a substance which gives H3O+ ions in water solution.1. A base is a solution which contains OH group in water solution gives hydroxyl ions OH .
2. Acids are sour in taste.2. Bases are bitter in taste.
3. Acid turns blue litmus to red.3. Bases turn red litmus to blue.
4. The orange colour of methyl orange indicator changes to red in acid medium.4. The orange colour of methyl orange indicator changes to yellow in bases medium.
5. Acid are formed when non-metal oxides are dissolved in water.5. Bases are formed when metal oxides are dissolved in water.
6. pH value of acid is less than 7.6. pH value of base is greather than 7.



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