Difference between Acid and Base: Overview, Questions, Preparation

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Acids, Bases and Salts Acid Strength Difference between Acid and Bas...Examples of Bases Zinc carbonate Zinc Nitrate Aluminium Phosphate Aspartic Acid Butyric Acid Tannic acid Uses of Folic Acid Uses of Acetic Acid Lactic Acid formula Uses of Citric Acid Magnesium Nitrate Barium Iodide Dilute Acids Magnesium Phosphate Uses of Hydrochloric Acid List of Strong Acids Butanoic Acid Sodium Chlorate Barium Carbonate Chloroacetic Acid Magnesium Bicarbonate Red Cabbage Indicator Sodium Hexametaphosphate Zinc Hydroxide Potassium Iodate Peroxydisulfuric Acid Ph of Acids and Bases Potassium Bromate Weak Acid Examples Weak Bases Magnesium Hydroxide Monosodium Glutamate Potassium Hydroxide Nitrous Acid Henderson Hasselbalch Equation Difference between Alkali and B...Properties of Bases Sodium Citrate Ammonium Phosphate Chemical Indicators Chromic Acid Perchloric Acid Uses of Sodium Hydroxide Zinc Acetate

Jasleen Taneja

Updated on Jun 29, 2021 05:37 IST

Acids can be described as compounds that donate another compound to a hydrogen ion (H+) (usually called a base). Commonly, an acid used to be defined as a chemical compound that creates a solution once immersed in water that has a low hydrogen ion activity in its purest form than water.

An alkali, on the other hand, is considered a base that is soluble in nature. Salts are formed by liquids that are volatile (acids) until combined with certain substances. Usually, acids are H+ donors, while bases are H+ acceptors.

Table of Contents

Acid vs Base
Acids and Bases pH
FAQs on Acids and Bases

Acid vs Base

Basis	Acid	Base
Description	Once immersed in water, an acid is any chemical substance that creates a solution with hydrogen ion activity greater than purified water	A base is an aqueous material that can contain ions of hydrogen
Strength	The concentration of the hydronium ions depended on it	Relies on hydroxide ion concentration
Examples	Acetic acid and sulphuric acid	Sodium Hydroxide and Ammonia
Specifications (Physical)	Acids can appear solid, liquid or in the shape of gas depending on the temperature. That will also have a bitter flavour	In nature, bases will feel slippery and solid (except for ammonia, which is gaseous). It's going to be a sour flavour.
Disassociation	Acids, when combined with water, can produce hydrogen ions (h+)	When combined with water, bases emit hydroxide ions(OH-)
Test by Litmus	Will transform red on litmus paper	Will transform blue on litmus paper

Acids and Bases pH

The pH scale (where pH stands for 'hydrogen potential') can be used to find the numeric significance of the degree of acidity or basicity of a substance. The most popular and trusted method of calculating how acidic or basic a material is is the pH scale. A calculation of the pH scale will range from 0 to 14, where 0 is the most acidic and 14 is the most simple substance a substance can be.

Difference Between Acid And Base in Class 10

This concept is taught under Acids, Bases And Salts. In this, you learn about different theories, properties and tests of acids and bases. The weightage of this chapter is 3 marks in the final exam.

Illustrated Examples

What's the significance of an acid?

Within the human body, acids serve essential functions. By breaking down big and complex food molecules, the presence of hydrochloric acid in the stomach supports digestion. For the protein synthesis necessary to develop and repair body tissues, amino acids are needed.

How can you determine a base?

Hydrogens are counted on each substance before and after the reaction to determine whether a substance is an acid or a base. If the sum of hydrogen reduces, the acid is the product (donates ions of hydrogen). If the volume of hydrogen has risen, the basis of this substance is (accepts ions of hydrogen).

What are the 2 acid types?

Organic and inorganic acids are two fundamental types of acid.

FAQs on Acids and Bases

Q. How do you classify bases and acids?

A. Hydrogens are counted on each substance to determine whether a substance is an acid or a base, before and after the reaction.

Q. What makes an acid or a base?

A. An acid is a hydrogen ion-containing contributing element. A base is a substance capable of hydrogen ions being absorbed.

Q. What are examples of bases?

A. Basic examples include sodium hydroxide, calcium carbonate and potassium oxide.

Q. What are acids?

A. Acids are ionic compounds that create positive hydrogen ions when immersed in water (H+) When dissolved in water, acids taste acidic, conduct electricity and react to hydrogen gas in metals.

Q. The main differentiation between an acid and a base is what?

A. The acids and bases contain two kinds of corrosive compounds. It is understood that any substance having a pH value between 0 and 7 is considered to be acidic. On the other hand, a pH value between 7 and 14 is a base. Acids are ionic liquids that can easily break apart to form a hydrogen ion (H+) in water.