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Describe the characteristic properties of bases and effects on litmus paper and reaction with acids and ammonium salt
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Bases are characterized by their slippery feel, bitter taste, and ability to turn red litmus paper blue. They react with acids to form salts and water in a neutralization reaction. In the presence of an ammonium salt, bases can displace ammonia gas, releasing a characteristic pungent odor.
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