2.2 - Properties of Bases
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Practice Questions
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What is the definition of a base?
💡 Hint: Think about the acid-base interactions.
What property do bases have regarding litmus paper?
💡 Hint: Remember the color changes for acids and bases.
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Interactive Quizzes
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Which of the following is a property of bases?
💡 Hint: Think about the taste properties of acids vs. bases.
True or False: All bases are slippery to the touch.
💡 Hint: Recall the characteristic feel of bases.
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Challenge Problems
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Suppose a chemist has a solution of sodium hydroxide and wishes to dilute it. Describe the process and explain how this affects the pH of the solution.
💡 Hint: Think about how dilution impacts concentration.
A substance has a pH of 12. Classify it as an acid, base, or neutral, and explain your reasoning.
💡 Hint: Recall the pH scale to classify the substance.
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