what is base what its properties
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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 blue
Chemical Properties of Bases
Bases change the colour of litmus from red to blue.
They are bitter in taste.
Bases lose their basicity when mixed with acids.
Bases react with acids to form salt and water. ...
They can conduct electricity.
Bases feel slippery or soapy.
Some bases are great conductors of electricity.
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