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What do all acids and bases have in common?


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Acid:

  • Acids are substances that donate protons H+.
  • The pH of acidic solutions is below 7.

Base:

  • Bases are substances that accept protons H+ when dissolved in water.
  • The pH of basic solutions is above 7.

Similarity between acid and base:

  • Both acid and base conduct electricity as they produce H+ and OH- ions respectively.
  • Thus, both acid and base acts as an electrolyte.

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