= Bases =

Any substance that releases OH^- ion in aqueous solution, *bonds with a metal*
The OH is referred to as hydroxide ion

* NaOH + H,,2,,O => Na^+ OH^-

== Common bases ==

* NaOH (lye)
* Ammonia (NH,,3,,)

== Common Characteristics ==

* Taste bitter
* turn litmus paper blue and feel slippery

== Also see ==

* [[acids]]
* [[salts]]
* [[pH]]
* [[bronsted-lowry]]

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