Introductory Chemistry (5th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 032191029X
ISBN 13: 978-0-32191-029-5

Chapter 7 - Chemical Reactions - Exercises - Questions - Page 239: 18

Answer

Acid and bases differ in their physical as well as chemical properties.

Work Step by Step

Some basic differences between acid and bases are- a) Acids are sour in taste whereas bases are bitter in taste. b) Acids donate $H^{+}$ ions whereas bases donate $OH^{-}$ ions. c) Acids turn blue litmus paper red and bases turn red litmus paper blue.
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