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प्रश्न
Write any four physical properties of base.
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उत्तर
- Bases generally exist in solid state but some bases exist in liquid state also. E.g. Ammonium hydroxide, calcium hydroxide.
- Bases give soapy touch only in aqueous media not in dry nature.
- Bases are bitter in taste.
- Bases are corrosive in nature. When come in contact with the skin frequently they form painful blisters.
- Bases also change the colour of the indicators. Red litmus paper turns blue when . treated with bases. Similarly, they turn methyl orange yellow and phenolphthalein pink.
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