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Q. Substances which are generally bitter in taste and feel soapy on touching are known as:
Answer: Bases
Notes: The substances which have a bitter taste and feel slippery (soapy touch) are known as bases. The nature of such substances is said to be basic. Sodium Hydroxide (NaOH), Potassium Hydroxide (KOH), etc are examples of common bases.

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