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Q · Acids, Bases and SaltsMedium · 45s
Which of the following is a characteristic property of bases?
TopicAcids, Bases and Salts
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Bases turn red litmus paper blue, are bitter in taste, and have pH > 7. Acids turn blue litmus red.
Final Answer: Option B - Turns red litmus blue