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Which of the following is a characteristic of a basic solution?

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Question: Which of the following is a characteristic of a basic solution?

Options:

  1. Sour taste
  2. Turns blue litmus red
  3. Slippery feel
  4. Reacts with metals to produce hydrogen gas

Correct Answer: Slippery feel

Solution: 

Basic solutions feel slippery due to the presence of hydroxide ions.

Which of the following is a characteristic of a basic solution?

Practice Questions

Q1
Which of the following is a characteristic of a basic solution?
  1. Sour taste
  2. Turns blue litmus red
  3. Slippery feel
  4. Reacts with metals to produce hydrogen gas

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

Which of the following is a characteristic of a basic solution?
  • Step 1: Understand what a basic solution is. A basic solution is one that has a pH greater than 7.
  • Step 2: Learn about hydroxide ions (OH-). Basic solutions contain these ions.
  • Step 3: Recognize the properties of basic solutions. One common property is that they feel slippery to the touch.
  • Step 4: Connect the slippery feeling to hydroxide ions. The presence of these ions is what makes basic solutions feel slippery.
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