Question

12. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic property of many bases?Select one:a. A sour taste.b. The ability to release hydroxide ions in aqueous solution.c. The ability to dissolve fats or oils.d. A slippery feel.

Answer 1

Option A

Step-by-step explanation

Base is a substance that will reacts with an acid that to produce salt and water only.

Base is also a substance that produce hydroxide ions in an aqueous solution.

Below are the properties of a base

1. A base has a pH value greater than 7

2. A base is slippery to touch

3. A base has the ability to release hydroxide ions in aqueous solution.

4. A base has the ability to dissolve fats and oils.

Hence, base does not have sour taste which make option A the correct answer

Therefore, the correct answer is option A