Question

Differentiate between the following.

Acids and bases.

Answer 1

Acids	Bases
1. The substances which release hydrogen ions when dissolved in water are called acids.	1. The substances which release hydroxyl ions when dissolved in water are called bases.
2. They are sour in taste.	2. They are bitter in taste.
3. Acid is a proton donor.	3. Base is a proton acceptor.
4. Acid turns blue litmus red.	4. Bases turn red litmus blue.
5. Examples are Hydrochloric acid$\left(\mathrm{HCl}\right)$, Acetic acid$\left({\mathrm{CH}}_3\mathrm{COOH}\right)$, etc.	5. Examples are Sodium hydroxide$\left(\mathrm{NaOH}\right)$, Ammonia$\left({\mathrm{NH}}_3\right)$, etc.