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What is the difference between acid and base

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Definition. A substance, mostly liquid that donates a proton or accepts an electron pair in reactions. An acid increases the concentration of H+ ions. A base is a substance that releases hydroxide (OH-) ions in aqueous solution, donates electrons and accepts protons.

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Acid is sour in taste; whereas base is bitter in taste.

Acid gives hydrogen ions when dissolved in water; where as base gives hydroxyl ion when dissolved in water.

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