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Acids, Bases and Salts — Science STD 10 — Question

CBSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 10ScienceAcids, Bases and Salts2 Marks
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When a solution becomes more acidic, pH gets lower.
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Answer

Acids are those chemical substances which have a sour taste.
Example: Acetic acid and citric acid.
Base is a chemical substance which has a bitter taste.
Example: Caustic soda and washing soda.

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