Question

State the properties of base and give its three examples.Answer in brief.

Answer 1

The color of litmus changes from red to blue by the base.·

The bases have a bitter taste.·

Salt and water are produced by the reaction of base and acid.·

Bases give a slippery or soapy touch.·

Bases conduct electricity.

Ex:- Sodium hydroxide (NaOH), Ammonium hydroxide (NH 4 OH), Calcium hydroxide ( Ca(OH) 2  

Answer 2

$\textbf{Base}$

1. Bases are bitter in taste.

2. Bases feel soapy if touched.

3. Bases turn red litmus to blue.

Example of bases are :

Na2O, CaO, CuO, ZnO, NaOH....