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Acids have a low pH range of 1 - 6.9

Alkaline have a high pH range if 7.1 - 14

7.0 is neutral.

Acids contain hydrogen.

Alkaline contain hydrooxide particles.

Acids have a sour and a sharp taste.

Alkaline have a bitter taste.

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What is the Difference between acid and alkali

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less than 6.50 on the pH scale but if it over 7.50 it is an alkali/ base.

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An acid has a pH less than 7, an alkali has a pH greater than 7.

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Acidity: pH under 7,00.

Alkalinity: pH over 7,00.

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Acids produce hydrogen or hydronium ions while alkalis produce hydroxide ions.

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What is the difference between and acid and an alkali?

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What is the difference between an acid and an alkali?

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