SSC MTS EXAM

SSC

CHEMISTRY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Bases, like soap, are ____
A
sour
B
slippery
C
non-electrical
D
carbon
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -This is because some strong bases can burn the skin as they react with the acidic molecules present in our skin which are normally called fatty acids. Therefore, from the above explanation we can say that all the bases feel slippery and slimy and are bitter in taste.

Detailed explanation-2: -The structure of soap molecules is such that, in presence of water, they tend to build up a thin, liquid-like film at the surface of a solid, which allows objects to glide easily against each other.

Detailed explanation-3: -Bases feel slippery to touch. This is because they can change the structure of proteins. A strong base can cause severe chemical burns because it starts to damage the proteins in your skin.

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