Do acids, bases, or water have a slippery, soapy feel?

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Oscar L.
Jan 12, 2017

Strong bases feel slippery and soapy on the skin.

Explanation:

That's because they are reacting with your skin, more accurately fats in the skin, to make soaps. Yikes!

#color(red)("NEVER handle strong bases,")#

#color(red)("or any aggressive chemicals,")#

#color(red)("with unprotected skin!")#

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