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1. The salts of a strong acid and weak base are …………. with pH value …………. than 7.

2. Use of mild base like …………. on the bee-stung area gives relief.

3. During indigestion the stomach produces too much …………. and this causes pain and irritation.

4. The presence of …………. Ca in acids is responsible for their acidic properties.

5. Mixing an acid or base with water results in decrease in the concentration of per unit volume.
This process is called

6. Among HCl, H₂SO₄ and CH₃COOH, …………. is a weak acid.