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26 lines
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= Bases =
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Any substance that releases OH^- ion in aqueous solution, *bonds with a metal*
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The OH is referred to as hydroxide ion
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* NaOH + H,,2,,O => Na^+ OH^-
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== Common bases ==
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* NaOH (lye)
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* Ammonia (NH,,3,,)
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== Common Characteristics ==
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* Taste bitter
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* turn litmus paper blue and feel slippery
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== Also see ==
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* [[acids]]
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* [[salts]]
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* [[pH]]
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* [[bronsted-lowry]]
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[[index]]
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