Chemistry
Differentiate between the following pairs based on the information given in the brackets :
Acid and alkali [formation of type of ions]
Acids Bases Salts
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| Acid | Alkali |
|---|---|
| An acid is a compound which when dissolved in water yields hydronium ions [H3O+] as the only positively charged ion. | An alkali is a compound which when dissolved in water yields hydroxyl ions [OH-] as the only negatively charged ions. |
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