Which of these are properties of bases?
I. They are sour in taste.
II. They turn red litmus paper blue.
III. They dissolve many metals.
IV. They feel slippery.
A) I only
B) III only
C) I and II
D) I and III
E) II and IV

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

I is a property of acids, not bases. II and IV are properties of bases. III is not a property of bases, but rather of acids as they react with metals to produce hydrogen gas. Therefore, the correct choice is E - II and IV.

Which of These Are Properties of Bases