Statement 1: Acids and bases can be corrosive in nature.

Statement 2: Acids and bases used in our homes are harmless.

Both statements are incorrect.

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Only statement 2 is correct.

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Only statement 1 is correct.

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Both statements are correct.

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Solution

The correct option is C Only statement 1 is correct.
Some acids and bases can be harmful they can be corrosive which will irritate and harm the skin. Some of the acids and bases which we use in our daily household can also be harmful.
Thus, only statement 1 is correct.

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Statement 1: Acids and bases can be corrosive in nature.

Statement 2: Acids and bases used in our homes are harmless.

Choose the correct statement.

Assertion (A): We cannot taste all acids and bases.
Reason (R): Some acids and bases can be highly corrosive in nature.

Statement 1: Sodium hydroxide can be used to treat acidity.

Statement 2: Mild bases can be used as antacids.

Statement 1: Sodium bicarbonate is a base that can be used as an antacid.

Statement 2 : All bases can be used to treat acidity.

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