Question

what are the general properties of basic substances

Answer 1

In chemistry, bases are substances that, in aqueous solution, are slippery to the touch, taste astringent, 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 from any proton donor, and/or contain

Answer 2

basic subs. have pH more than 7
they are bitter in taste
they change red litmus to blue
change phenolphthalein to pink