Base (chemistry)

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A base (in chemistry) means having a pH (on the pH scale) of 7-14. Bases have these characteristics:

  • Bitter taste (opposed to sour taste of acids)
  • Slimy, sleazy or soapy feel on fingers
  • Doesn't act well with acidic or substances that you can divide
  • Bases turn red litmus paper blue

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