What are Basic Substances?

Last updated at July 13, 2026 by

These substances generally taste bitter and feel slippery.
Example
— Soap solution, baking soda solution, lime water.
When we put basic substances on red litmus paper, it turns blue.

Basic Substances Taste = Generally taste bitter Feel = Slippery to touch Examples = Soap solution, baking soda solution, lime water Litmus Test = Turns red litmus paper to blue
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