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Which of these substances contributes to soap’s slippery texture?
an acid
a base
carbonate
water

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
a base

Soaps are made by saponification with strong bases (NaOH or KOH). The basic (alkaline) nature of soap and the soap molecules emulsifying oils and altering skin proteins give the characteristic slippery feel.