Question

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic property of many bases?

Answer 1

D. The option that is  NOT a characteristic property of many bases is "turns blue litmus paper red"

What is a base?

A base is a substance that can neutralize the acid by reacting with hydrogen ions. Most bases are minerals that react with acids to form water and salts.

Characteristics of a base

• Bitter taste (opposed to sour taste of acids)
• Slimy, or soapy feel on fingers (Slippery)
• Many bases react with acids and precipitate salts.
• Strong bases may react violently with acids. ...
• Bases turn red litmus paper blue.
• Bases are substances that contain metal oxides or hydroxides.

Characteristics of acids

• Sour in taste​
• Corrosive in nature​
• Turns blue litmus paper red​

Thus, the option that is  NOT a characteristic property of many bases is "turns blue litmus paper red".

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The complete question is below:

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic property of many bases?

A. Bitter in taste

B. Turns blue litmus paper red

C. Slippery to touch

D. Turns red litmus paper blue