Question

Which of the following is not a property of a base?

• A. Bases are bitter in taste
• B. Bases do not change the colour of red litmus.
• C. Bases turn red litmus blue​
• D. Bases are soapy to touch

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B)

The correct options are
A

Bases are bitter in taste

B

Bases do not change the colour of red litmus.

Bases tend to taste bitter and feel slippery. Bases are used as cleaning agents and as antacid medications. Common examples of bases found at home include soaps, dye, which is found in oven cleaners. Each has a pH value greater than seven and can neutralize acids. Bases turn red litmus blue.