Which of the following is a characteristic of a base?

Practice Questions

Q1
Which of the following is a characteristic of a base?
  1. Sour taste
  2. Bitter taste
  3. Turns litmus red
  4. Reacts with metals to produce hydrogen

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

Which of the following is a characteristic of a base?
  • Step 1: Understand what a base is. A base is a type of chemical that can accept hydrogen ions (H+).
  • Step 2: Learn about the taste of bases. Bases usually have a bitter taste.
  • Step 3: Know how bases react with litmus paper. When you put a base in contact with litmus paper, it will turn the paper blue.
  • Step 4: Remember these two key characteristics: bitter taste and turning litmus paper blue.
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