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What is the difference between an acid and a base? What is the pH scale?
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It increases the concentration of H+ ions in a solution. Acids typically have a sour taste and can corrode metals. On the other hand, a base is a substance that accepts hydrogen ions (H+) or donates hydroxide ions (OH-) when dissolved in water. It decreases the Show more…
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