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Bases:
Characteristics of an acid:
- taste sour
- turns blue litmus paper red in color
- has a pH less than 7
- reacts with hydrogen gas on active metals (e.g.: Mg)
- conducts electricity
- neutralizes bases
Characteristics of a base:
- taste bitter
- turns red litmus paper blue in color
- has a pH greater than 7
- feels slippery or soapy
- conducts electricity
- neutralizes acids