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Give two characteristics each of acids and bases.

Two characteristics of acids:-


i. Acids are sour in taste.


ii. They produce H+ ions upon dilution.


Two characteristics of bases:-


i. Bases are bitter in taste.


ii. They produce OH- ions upon dilution.


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