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Acids and Bases in Nature
There are many strong acids and bases in nature. Some of them are
dangerous and used as poisons by insects and animals. Some are helpful.
Many plants have acids and bases in their leaves, seeds, or even their
sap. Citrus fruits like lemons and oranges have citric acid in their
juice. This is what makes lemons taste so sour.
Acids and bases can help neutralize each other.
Acids turn litmus paper red, bases turn it blue.
Strong bases can be slippery and slimy feeling.
Acids taste sour, bases taste bitter.
Proteins are made up of amino acids.
Vitamin C is also an acid called ascorbic acid.
Ammonia is a base chemical.
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