Difference between revisions of "Base"
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| − | A molecule | + | 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. |
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Revision as of 00:18, February 5, 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.