Identify all the physical properties of a base.

Chemistry

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KiRa [710]3 years ago

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Answer:

Bases are ionic compounds that produce negative hydrogen ions (OH⁻) when dissolved in water.
An example of a base is Sodium Hydroxide (NaOH).
Bases have a bitter taste.
Bases feel slippery.
Bases conduct electricity when dissolved in water.
Bases change litmus paper from red to blue in colour.
They react with acids to form a salt and water, this process is called neutralisation.
The pH of bases ranges from 8-14.
Turns phenolphthalein pink.

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