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What is a familiar material that has the properties of a base?
What is a familiar material that has the properties of a base?
Soap
What is the taste that is a general property of bases?
What is the taste that is a general property of bases?
bitter
What is the feel that is a property of bases?
What is the feel that is a property of bases?
slippery
Aqueous solutions of bases are strong or weak ____?
Aqueous solutions of bases are strong or weak ____?
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What is the pH of a base?
What is the pH of a base?
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Study Notes
Properties of Bases
- Soap exemplifies a common substance with base properties, often recognized for its cleaning capabilities.
- Bases typically have a bitter taste, distinguishing them from acids, which are sour.
- The texture of bases is often described as slippery, contributing to their effectiveness in cleaning and neutralizing acids.
- Aqueous solutions containing bases can function as electrolytes, classified as either strong or weak, depending on their ability to dissociate in water.
- The pH level of a base is always greater than 7, indicating its alkaline nature compared to neutral and acidic solutions.
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