Question

a) Define an acid and a base. Give two examples of each.

Answer 1

•The acids and bases can be defined as follows:

• Acids are defined as the substances which release H+ ions when dissolved in water. They are sour in taste and turns blue litmus into red.

• For example: Acetic acid, citric acid

• Bases are the substances which release OH- ions when dissolved in water. They are bitter in taste and turns red litmus into red.

• For example: Caustic soda, washing soda.