Look at the characteristics below and select the ones that best describe a substance that is a base.

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React with metals
React with metals

Taste sour
Taste sour

Forms a hydronium ion when it dissolves in water
Forms a hydronium ion when it dissolves in water

Forms a hydroxide ion when it dissolves in water
Forms a hydroxide ion when it dissolves in water

Makes skin burn and feel itchy
Makes skin burn and feel itchy

Slippery feeling to the skin
Slippery feeling to the skin

Bitter

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The characteristics that best describe a substance that is a base are:

  • Forms a hydroxide ion when it dissolves in water
  • Makes skin burn and feel itchy
  • Slippery feeling to the skin
  • Bitter