Question

Select all that apply.

Which of the following are characteristics of bases.

contain hydroxide ion or produce it in a solution
taste bitter
feel slippery
produce hydronium ion in a solution

Answer 1

It will..
Contain a hydroxide ion
feel slippery
and tast bitter

I hope this helps

Answer 2

Explanation:

Bases are the species or substances whose pH is more than 7 and they tend to turn red litmus into blue. On the other hand, acids are the species or substances whose pH is less than 7 and they tend to turn blue litmus into red.

It is known that bases are bitter in taste and they have slippery texture. Bases release hydroxide ions ($OH^{-}$) upon dissociation in a solution. Whereas acids are sour in taste and release hydrogen ions ($H^{+}$ or $H_{3}O^{+}$) upon dissociation in a solution.

Thus, we can conclude that out of the given options following are characteristics of bases.

• contain hydroxide ion or produce it in a solution.

• taste bitter

• feel slippery