Bases are ionic compounds that break apart to form a negatively charged hydroxide ion (OH-) in water.Often bases are soapy, slippery and taste bitter. Stronger bases are dangerous and capable of burning skin. On the pH scale an base is any pH number higher than 7 on the scale that ranges from 0-14.some examples of bases are blood, antacid, ammonia, laundry detergent (above), Drano and egg whites.
Works Cited
Acids and Bases. (2011). Retrieved September 2, 2011, from Chem4Kids: http://www.chem4kids.com/files/react_acidbase.html
Acids, Bases, and the pH Scale. (2002-2011). Retrieved September 2 , 2011, from http://www.sciencebuddies.org/science-fair-projects/project_ideas/Chem_AcidsBasespHScale.shtm
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