🔵 PROPERTIES OF BASES
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9 Terms
What is the taste of a base?
Bases generally have a bitter taste.
How do bases feel according to the notes?
They can feel soapy or smooth.
What do bases do to red litmus paper?
They turn red litmus blue.
What is the pH of a base?
A base has a pH above 7.
What ions do bases release when dissolved in water?
OH⁻ ions.
How can bases be identified from their formulas in your Grade 9 notes?
Many common bases contain OH at the end of their formula.
Example: KOH
What happens when a base is neutralised by an acid?
A salt and water are formed.
What is an alkali?
An alkali is a base that is soluble in water.
What are the three main properties of bases to remember?
pH > 7
Turn red litmus blue
Release OH⁻ ions in water