0
Bases are substances that will restore the blue color of litmus after it has been exposed to an acid. They are electrical conductors and neutralize acids. Bases also feel slippery, because they neutralize the fatty acids of the skin, reducing friction.
Wiki User
∙ 9y ago
Wiki User
∙ 12y agoHonestly that depends on which definition of "Base" you are using. There are three accepted kinds. Arrhenius, Bronsted-Lowry, and Lewis.
An Arrhenius Base is any substance that when added to water increases the number of OH- particles.
A Lewis Base is any chemical that donates a pair of electrons in an acid base reaction.
A Bronstead-Lowry Base is any chemical able to accept a proton in an acid base reaction.
However that being said here are 5 common characteristics of all bases
Soapy feel on hands.
Strong bases are caustic and react violently with strong acids.
Conduct electricity when melted or in an aqueous solution.
pH levels are of 7.5 or higher
Are bitter tasting.
Wiki User
∙ 12y ago1. accept a H+
2. taste bitter
3. feel slippery
4. change colour of an acid- base indicator
5. can be strong or weak electrolytes in an aqueous solution
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
Is alkali and base have same properties?
yes alkali and base have same properties
What are 4 properties of bases?
A base tastes bitter, feels slippery, and turns red litmus paper blue.
Do these four properties describe an acid or a base?
Neither, there are no associated properties.
What are the main properties of acid base water?
Acid and base when mixed in equal concentration neutralize each other.So if the water has both in equal concentration the water will not show the properties of the acid or the base.if any one i.e. acid or base is higher in concentration than the other the water will show its properties.
What happens to the corrosive properties of an acid and a base after they neutralize each other?
If an acid and a base completely neutralize each other, their corrosive properties will be nullified and the resulting solution would not be corrosive at all.
Is alkali and base have same properties?
yes alkali and base have same properties
What are 4 properties of bases?
A base tastes bitter, feels slippery, and turns red litmus paper blue.
Do these four properties describe an acid or a base?
Neither, there are no associated properties.
What the properties of a base?
A base has a higher pH than water.
The term alkali or alkaline refers to properties of what?
The term refers to properties of a base.
How can you guess properties of elements?
You look at the properties of the elements around it and base your guess of off that.
What is a base gas?
A base gas is a gas similar to ammonia which has basic properties.
What are the physical properties of a painting?
It's a base solution, not acidic since it has base properties. It also shows beautiful physical appearances as forms of art.
What happens to the corrosive properties of an acid and a base after they neutralise each other?
These corrosive properties disappear.
Is a trapiziod an isosceles trapiziod?
They are both 4 sided quadrilaterals but a trapezoid has different properties than an isosceles trapezoid which has 2 equal base angles.
The term alkali or alkaline refers to the properties of a?
Base
What a properties of solution?
Whether or not it's an acid or a base
