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What are the properties of bases?

Posted May 24, 2024

Chemical Reagents Intracellular Ions Intracellular pH

Answer

Bases have these properties:

Have a bitter taste
Are slippery to touch
Have a pH value greater than 7
Liberate hydroxide (OH-) ions when dissolved in water
React with and neutralize acids
Conduct electricity in solution form
Denature proteins
Turn red litmus blue

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