Which Answer Is Incorrect? a Base Is a Substance That

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Multiple Choice

Which answer is incorrect? A base is a substance that, when dissolved in water,

• A) reacts with an acid to neutralize its properties.
• B) reacts with many metals to liberate O₂.
• C) changes the color of litmus dye from red to blue.
• D) conducts electricity.

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