New Mastering Science Workbook 2b Answer Chapter 9 ⚡ Editor's Choice

: Alkalis often have a bitter taste and a slippery feel , making them useful in cleaning agents like soaps and drain cleaners. Common Examples :

┌────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ THE pH SCALE & CHEMICAL NATURE │ ├───────────────────┬──────────────────┬─────────────────┤ │ Acidic (pH < 7) │ Neutral (pH = 7) │ Alkaline (pH > 7)│ │ Sour Taste │ Pure Water │ Bitter Taste │ │ Turns Litmus Red │ No Color Change │ Feels Slippery │ └───────────────────┴──────────────────┴─────────────────┘