General Properties example and use class 10
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General Properties of Bases
Bases release a hydroxide ion (OH–) into water. The more ions that are released the stronger the base.
Bases react with acids. When an acid and a base react, they form water and a substance called a salt.
Bases turn red litmus blue.
Bases can change the structure of a protein. This property of base is what makes bases feel slippery. Soap is a base that, when it gets wet, feels very slippery on your skin. This same property to change the structure of proteins makes some strong bases very dangerous.
Strong bases that will dissolve in water, such as lye, are extremely dangerous, because human skin has many proteins in it. When these strong bases come in contact with skin., they begin to change the structure of the skin. This can cause burns. Strong bases need to be used very carefully to avoid damage to skin.