Which of these characteristics best describes a basic solution?

A:It tastes sour.

B:It does not conduct electricity.

C:It feels slippery.

D:It turns litmus paper red.

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Rosa Sheppard

Chemistry

10 May, 09:32

Which of these characteristics best describes a basic solution?

A:It tastes sour.

B:It does not conduct electricity.

C:It feels slippery.

D:It turns litmus paper red.

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Cristopher Mitchell · Answer 1

I believe the correct answer would be that it feels slippery. Being slippery or soapy is one characteristic of a base. This due to the fact that it dissolves the oils and fatty acids from the skin. Other characteristics would be that it turns litmus paper blue and has a bitter taste.

Which of these characteristics best describes a basic solution?A:It tastes sour.B:It does not conduct electricity.C:It feels slippery.D:It turns litmus paper red.

Which of these characteristics best describes a basic solution?

A:It tastes sour.

B:It does not conduct electricity.

C:It feels slippery.

D:It turns litmus paper red.