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Differentiate between acids and bases on the basis of their pH values. Give an example of each type. keep it simple

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Any compound with a pH value between zero to seven is considered acidic, whereas a pH value between seven to fourteen is a base. An acid is called a proton donor, while a base is called a proton acceptor (Kolb, 1978).

examples are:

baking soda is basic (pH = 9.0).

Orange juice is mildly acidic (pH = approximately 3.5)

The environment in your stomach is highly acidic (pH = 1 to 2).

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