Read Full Post: 7th Acids bases and Salts [Solved] : Q1. What are acids? Ans. Acids are the substances which are sour in taste. Q2. What are bases? Ans. Bases are the substances which are bitter in taste & soapy to touch. Q3.Give examples of acids and bases. Ans. Acids- hydrochloric acid, acetic acid, citric acid, lactic acid etc Bases- baking soda, sodium hydroxide, soap etc Q 4. Name the acids present in the following substances. Substance Acid Vinegar acetic acid Curd lactic acid Guava oxalic acid Lemon citric acid Amla citric acid Tamarind tartaric acid Q5. What are indicators? Give examples. Ans. Indicators are the special type of substances which are used to distinguish between acids & bases by showing colour changes. Example: litmus, turmeric, beetroot, China rose extract, phenolphthalein etc. Q6.Name the source from whi