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Both acids and bases produce a part of a water molecule. Bases dissociate hydroxide (–OH) ions and acids, hydrogen (H+) ions that when combined form water. Both are also very corrosive when they are strong enough that they fully dissociate in water.
Explanation:
Acids are the substances that have pH less than 7. They are acidic in nature and have a sour taste.
Acids give hydrogen ions ([tex]H^{+}[/tex]) upon dissociation in water.
On the other hand, bases are the substances that have pH more than 7. They are basic in nature and have bitter taste.
Bases dissociate in water to give hydroxide ions ([tex]OH^{-}[/tex]).
Since, both acids and bases dissociate to give ions. Hence, we can conclude that both acids and bases are able to conduct electricity.