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What is the difference between Arrhenius acids and bases?


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Arrhenius acids

Arrhenius bases

According to Arrhenius acids concepts, acids increase the Hydrogen ion concentration in the aqueous solution.According to Arrhenius's bases concepts, bases increase the Hydroxide ion concentration in the aqueous solution.
Acids have lower pH values, which is less than equal to 7.Bases have higher pH values, which is greater than equal to 7.
Acids are excellently conductive in natureBases are generally conductive in nature.
Acids are sour in the test and change blue litmus paper to red.Bases are bitter in the test and change red litmus paper to blue.
Example: HCl(aq)H+(aq)+Cl-aqExample: NaOH(aq)Na+(aq)+OH-aq

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