Question

what are bases?Give characteristics of bases.​

Answer 1

bases are substances that, in aqueous solution, release hydroxide (OH−) ions, are slippery to the touch, can taste bitter if an alkali, change the color of indicators (e.g., turn red litmus paper blue), react with acids to form salts, promote certain chemical reactions (base catalysis), accept protons ..

Bases have these characteristics:

==> Bitter taste (opposed to sour taste of acids) Slimy, or soapy feel on fingers (Slippery) Many bases react with acids and precipitate salts.

Answer 2

ANSWER

Bases are oxides and hydroxides of metals.

They are bitter in taste, some strong bases are corrosive in nature. Their pH is more than 7.

NaOH (caustic soda)

Mg(OH)^2

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