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Properties of Bases

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Bases are soapy to touch and sour in taste.

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True

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False

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The correct option is B False

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Q. Consider the following statements.

Statement 1: Bases are sour in nature.
Statement 2: Bases are soapy to touch.

Q. Read the given statements and select the correct option:

Statement 1 :Backing soda does not taste sour.
Statement 2 :Bases are sour in taste while acids are bitter in taste.

Q. Why acids are sour in taste and bases are bitter in taste?

Q. State whether the following properties are those of acids, alkalies or both.
(a) sour taste
(b) pH value greater than 7
(c) changes the colour of litmus
(d) soapy to touch
(e) remains colourless in phenolphthalein
(f) may be strong or weak
(g) neutralises bases
(h) dangerous to handle
(i) usually react with metals
(j) turns red in the presence of turmeric

Why are bases slippery and taste bitter where as acids are not slippery and taste sour?

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