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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. | + | 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. |
Revision as of 22:56, February 6, 2007
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.