Question

Class 7ScienceAcids Bases and Salts

What are the differences between acids and bases?

Verified Answer

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