Question
What are the differences between acids and bases?

Answer

S.No.
Acid
Bases
1.
Acids are sour in taste.
Bases are bitter in taste and soapy to touch.
2.
The chemical nature of such substances is acidic.
The nature of such substances is said to be basic.
3.
Acid turns blue litmus red.
Bases turn red litmus blue.
4.
Acids are generally found in Vinegar, Curd, Spinach, Amla, Citrus fruits, Tamarind, grapes, unripe mangoes, Citrus fruits such as oranges, lemons, etc.
Bases are generally found in lime water, soap, window cleaner, Milk of Magnesia.
5.
Acids do not react with ammonium salt.
Reacts with ammonium salt to give ammonia gas.
6.
Do not absorb carbon dioxide gas.
Some bases like $NaOH$ absorbs carbon dioxide gas.

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