What are the differences between acids and bases?

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Acid


Bases




Acids are sour in taste.


Bases are bitter in taste and soapy to touch.




The chemical nature of such substances is acidic.


The nature of such substances is said to be basic.




Acid turns blue litmus red.


Bases turn red litmus blue




Acids are generally found in Vinegar, Curd, Spinach, Amla, Citrus fruits, Tamarind, grapes, unripe mangoes, Citrus fruits such as oranges, lemons, etc.


Bases are generally found in lime water, soap, window cleaner, Milk of Magnesia

What are the differences between acids and bases?

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What are the differences between acids and bases?

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Acid	Bases
Acids are sour in taste.	Bases are bitter in taste and soapy to touch.
The chemical nature of such substances is acidic.	The nature of such substances is said to be basic.
Acid turns blue litmus red.	Bases turn red litmus blue
Acids are generally found in Vinegar, Curd, Spinach, Amla, Citrus fruits, Tamarind, grapes, unripe mangoes, Citrus fruits such as oranges, lemons, etc.	Bases are generally found in lime water, soap, window cleaner, Milk of Magnesia