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friction is a slowing force which happens when two surfaces rub against each other. Rough surfaces create stronger friction than smooth ones do. This is why slides are given smooth slippery surfaces. Can you imagine how difficult it would be to slide down a rough concrete ramp?
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 15y agoA base emulsifies fats and oils. Your hands are covered in oils that your skin produces naturally. A base on your skin will dissolve those oils producing the slippery effect.
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∙ 8y agobecause they do and dont touch them u can get ur self burned!
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∙ 11y agobases feel slippery to the touch; acids generally act as a degreaser.
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∙ 8y agoBases actually saponify the skin on your hands - that means they turn it into soap and kill the cells. That makes them feel slippery.
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∙ 13y agono base is not slippery
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Do acids feel slippery on the skin?
no,because that is a base and don't touch it if you touch it and your hands feels slippery, you may have gotten the base on your hands. You should quickly rinse your hand with large amounts of water and tell your teacher.
What are the differences in acids and bases?
Acids is a substance that has the following properties. *Acids have sour taste. *Acids cause color changes in plant dyes * Acids react with certain metals,such as Zinc,Aluminum,and Magnesium, to produce hydrogen gas. Base have a bitter taste. Base feel slippery. Base react with acids to produce salts and water. Base are corrosive.
Is slippery an acid base or neutral?
slippery is a base
Is slippery feeling a base or an acid?
A slippery feeling is characteristic of a base
Is an acid slippery?
No, a base is slippery.
Is feeling slippery a property of acids?
You are thinking of a base
Do acids feel slippery on the skin?
no,because that is a base and don't touch it if you touch it and your hands feels slippery, you may have gotten the base on your hands. You should quickly rinse your hand with large amounts of water and tell your teacher.
What are the differences in acids and bases?
Acids is a substance that has the following properties. *Acids have sour taste. *Acids cause color changes in plant dyes * Acids react with certain metals,such as Zinc,Aluminum,and Magnesium, to produce hydrogen gas. Base have a bitter taste. Base feel slippery. Base react with acids to produce salts and water. Base are corrosive.
Does soaps contain acids?
Soap is a base. Many bases have the same slippery properties that soap does.
Is slippery an acid base or neutral?
slippery is a base
Is slippery feeling a base or an acid?
A slippery feeling is characteristic of a base
Is an acid slippery?
No, a base is slippery.
What are not properties of acids?
Slippery tastes bitter
What do acids and bases feel like?
burning and sour
Is a slippery material more likely to be acid or a base?
Slippery is one characteristic of a base. ;)
Is slippery an acid or an base?
slippery is a base
Do bases feel slippery and neutralize acids?
Yes
