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State diifrence between acid and bases |
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Answer» An acid is a substance that produces hydrogen ion (H+) as the only positive ion when mixed with water. A base is a substance that produces HYDROXYL ion (OH–) as the only negative ion when mixed with water.Bronsted-Lowry Concept An acid is a species that can release/DONATE a proton to another species. A base is a species that can accept a proton.Lewis Concept An acid is a species that can accept an electron pair. A base is a species that can donate an electron pair.Strength The strength of an acid is BASED on the CONCENTRATION of hydrogen ions. The strength of a base is based on the concentration of hydroxyl ions.Physical nature Acids are corrosive in nature. Bases are SLIPPERY in nature. |
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