SS1 Chemistry Third Term: Bases and Alkalis
Introduction Bases are substances that, in aqueous solution, are slippery to the touch, taste bitter, change the colour of indicators (e.g., turn red litmus paper blue), react with acids to form salts, and promote certain chemical reactions (base catalysis). Bases are usually metallic oxides or metallic hydroxides. Bases that are soluble in water are called alkalis.
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