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= 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]]
[[index]]