Question

which of the following statements is/are true of bases? select the correct answer below: may accept a proton when reacting with an acid corrode metals but tend to react more with organic substances than with metals have a bitter taste all of the above

Explanation:

• According to the Bronsted - Lowry theory, a base is a proton acceptor. So, bases may accept a proton when reacting with an acid.
• Bases can corrode some metals (e.g., aluminum) and they tend to react more with organic substances (e.g., fats in saponification reaction) than with most metals.
• Bases have a bitter taste (e.g., soap which is basic has a bitter taste).

Answer:

all of the above