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A base is a molecule which accepts <math>H^+</math> ions in a chemical reaction. Bases have a bitter taste and turn red litmus paper blue. Bases feel slippery when dissolved in water. Most bases contain a [[Hydroxide]] Ion.
A '''base''' is a [[molecule]] which accepts H<sup><small>+</small></sup> [[ion]]s in a [[chemical reaction]]. Bases have a bitter taste and turn red [[litmus paper]] blue. Bases feel slippery when dissolved in water. Most strong bases contain a [[hydroxide]] ion.
[[Category:Chemistry]]
[[Category:Chemistry]]