whats the difference between acids and bases??????

Answer 1

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Answer 2

Depends if the solvent is water or not. In H2O, proton donors (H+) are acids; proton acceptors (e.g. OH-) bases; in NH3, the "alkali" ion is NH2-. Look up Lewis acid, Bronsted-Lowry acid, e.g. http://www.meta-synthesis.com/webbook/12_lab/lab.html.
You might also try an experimental definition: if a metal dissolves in the substance, releasing hydrogen, it may be an acid. But then, Al dissolves in NaOH solution (look up amphoteric).

Answer 3

How technical an answer do you want?

Acids are ionic compounds ( a compound with a positive or negative charge) that break apart in water to form a hydrogen ion (H+). Examples: vinegar, lemons, stomach acid, all have acid in them.

Bases are ionic compounds that break apart to form a negatively charged hydroxide ion (OH-) in water. Examples: lye, ammonia.

Answer 4

An acid has a pH < 7 (have a greater concentration of H3O+ ions) while a base has a pH > 7 (lower concentration of H3O+ ions).

Answer 5

A very simple expanation is that acid start with "H" and bases end with "OH". This is not always true, but is a good starting point.

They have completely different sets of properties and react in different ways.

Answer 6

acids are H+ and bases are OH-. acid just has more hydrogen atoms.

Answer 7

are you kidding?

acids release hydrogen when mixed with water they are tart and corrsive

bases are slippery (soap and fat are both basic) and they neutralize acids

Answer 8

Their PH.

Answer 9

pH!