An acid is defined as a substance whose water solution tastes sour, turns blue litmus red and neutralizes bases. A substance is called base if its aqueous solution tastes bitter, turns red litmus blue or neutralizes acids. Salt is a neutral substance whose aqueous solution does not affect litmus.
An acid is defined as a substance whose water solution tastes sour, turns blue litmus red and neutralizes bases.
A substance is called base if its aqueous solution tastes bitter, turns red litmus blue or neutralizes acids.
Salt is a neutral substance whose aqueous solution does not affect litmus.
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