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Question 13

One of the physical properties of bases is that they ____.

A)taste sour

B)feel slippery

C)crumble

D)corrode metal

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Answer:

The property is B) feeling slippery.

Step-by-step explanation:

Based upon the pH as well as the types of ions released by a substance, it is called either as acid or base. Those substances whose pH is below 7 and releases hydrogen ions, they are called as acids. Those substances with pH above 7 and releases hydroxyl ion they are called as bases.

The following are the physical properties of the bases:

  • A base tastes bitter.
  • They are good conductor of electricity.
  • When touched they are slippery and soapy.
  • Bases corrode some of the metals but it is included in chemical property.

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