Acids & Bases

Question : Give two characteristics of acids & bases.

Ans :    a) Characteristics of Acids:

                        i) Acids are sour in taste.

                        ii)Acids turn blue litmus red.

            b) Characteristics of Bases :

                        i) Bases are bitter in taste.

                        ii) Bases turns red litmus blue.

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