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  • 26-04-2018
  • Chemistry
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What is the difference between an acid and base?

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Diatonic254
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  • 13-07-2018

Acids donate protons (H+) while base accepts protons in reactions. Acids have a pH of 7 while bases have a pH of 7 and above. When acids dissociate in water, they free up H+ ions while bases free up – OH. Bases change litmus paper blue while acids turn litmus paper red.

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