Chapter 14.1, Problem 2PP

(a)

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To classify:

Neutralizes acids is characteristic of an acid, a base, or both.

(b)

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To classify: Produces ${\text{OH}}^{\text{-}}$ in water is characteristic of an acid, a base, or both.

(c)

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To classify:

Has a slippery feel is characteristic of an acid, a base, or both.

(d)

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To classify:

Conducts an electric current in solution is characteristic of an acid, a base, or both.

(e)

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To classify:

Turns litmus red is characteristic of an acid, a base, or both.