Physical Properties Of Bases

Acidic, Basic and Neutral materials of Class 7

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF BASES

Bitter taste:Almost all basic substances have a bitter taste.
Action on litmus solution: Bases turn red litmus solution into blue.
Action on methyl orange: Bases turn methyl orange into yellow.
Action on phenolphthalein: Bases turn phenolphthalein into pink.
Conduction of electricity: Like acid, the aqueous solution of a base also conducts electricity.