Question

Which of these is a unique property of bases?

A
Feels slippery

B
Contains a carbon

C
Conducts electricity in solution

D
Tastes sour

Answer 1

A. Feels slippery

Explanation:

Bases are the only types of compounds that have a slippery feel.

B is wrong. Most bases do not contain carbon, but organic compounds always do.

C is wrong. Aqueous solutions of bases conduct electricity, but so do aqueous solutions of salts.

D is wrong. Most bases have a bitter taste. Acids have a sour taste.