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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. | 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. | ||
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Revision as of 16:52, October 30, 2007
A base is a molecule which accepts H+ ions 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.