What is Base? Explain.

• Any class of compounds that form hydroxyl ions (OH) when dissolved in water is called Base. 

• Its aqueous solutions react with acids to form salts. 

• Acid + Base --> Salt + Water

• Bases turn red litmus paper blue and have a pH greater than 7.

• Some of the common bases are NH₄OH, NaOH, KOH.

• Bases are bitter in taste.

• Bases are Odorless (except ammonia).

• Bases are slippery.

• Bases react with fats and oils.

• Bases give pink colour with phenolphthalein.

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Updated on: 10-Oct-2022

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