Which one of the following is characteristic of a base? A)produces H₃O⁺ in water B)has a sour taste C)has a slippery,soapy feel D)turns blue litmus red E)is insoluble in water

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Bases have a slippery, soapy feel, which is a result of their ability to react with oils and fats on the skin to form soap. The other options are characteristic of acids (sour taste, turns blue litmus red) or do not apply to either acids or bases (insoluble in water, produces H₃O⁺ in water).

Which One of the Following Is Characteristic of a Base