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Differentiate between acids and bases on the basis of their pH values. Give an example of each... essay question keep it simple plzzzz need answer ASAP

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Acids have a pH value of less than 7, the closer it is to one, the more acidic they are

e.g. HCL (hydrochloric acid) found in the stomach which has a pH of between 1.5 and 3.5

Alkaline solutions have pH values of over 7 (neither acids nor alkalis have a pH of 7 as it's neutral) and the closer it is to 14, the more alkaline they are

e.g. sodium hydroxide which has a pH of 14

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