Question

Describe the properties of bases. Name two bases and their uses.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Bases are ionic compounds that produce negative hydroxide ions (OH-) when dissolved in water. Bases taste bitter, feel slippery, and conduct electricity when dissolved in water. Indicator compounds such as litmus can be used to detect bases. Bases turn red litmus paper

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Answer 2

Answer:

Properties:

(i)Litmus turns blue in the presence of a base while phenolphthalein turns pink.

(ii)Bases do not react with metals

(iii)Bases react with acids to produce a salt and water.

2 Bases:

(i)Potassium hydroxide (KOH)

(ii)Calcium hydroxide (Ca(OH)2)

Their Uses:

Potassium Hydroxide - Potassium hydroxide is used in food to adjust pH, as a stabilizer, and as a thickening agent.

Calcium Hydroxide - Calcium hydroxide is used in industrial settings, such as sewage treatment, paper production, construction, and food processing.

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