Basic is numbers 8-14 on the pH scale[1] When a substance is basic it means that there is a base in the substance that you are testing.[2] Basics feel slippery, change litmus blue, Basics can become less basic if you mix it with and acid.[3] Some example of a bsic substance could be soapy water, bleach, and the last substance that is basic is liquid drain cleaner.[4]
The blue part of the pH scale shows basic
References [1] Murray, Aimee. Detective. 19, Nov 2008. [2] Calder, Kelci. Detective Notebook. 19, Nov 2008. [3] Calder, Kelci. visionlearner.com. 20, November 2008. [4] Calder, Kelci. fossweb.com. 20, November 2008.
What does it mean when a substance is basic?
Basic is numbers 8-14 on the pH scale[1] When a substance is basic it means that there is a base in the substance that you are testing. [2] Basics feel slippery, change litmus blue, Basics can become less basic if you mix it with and acid.[3] Some example of a bsic substance could be soapy water, bleach, and the last substance that is basic is liquid drain cleaner.[4]
References [1] Murray, Aimee. Detective. 19, Nov 2008. [2] Calder, Kelci. Detective Notebook. 19, Nov 2008. [3] Calder, Kelci. visionlearner.com. 20, November 2008. [4] Calder, Kelci. fossweb.com. 20, November 2008.