Chemistry :State the difference between base and acid with good & proper explanation plzz.....

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Acid Base
  • Turns blue litmus to red
  • Turns red litmus to blue
  • Sour in taste
  • Bitter in taste
  • Release H+ ion in water
  • Release OH- ion in water
  • pH is less than 7
  • pH is more than 7
  • Acids do not change the colour of turmeric paper
  • Bases change the colour of turmeric paper from yellow to red
  • Acids do not show any colour change with phenolphthalein
  • A drop of phenolphthalein when added to the basic solution changes the colour of the solution to pink
Examples- Vinegar, lime juice etc. Examples - soap, baking soda etc.

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