Question

16. Which of the following is a general characteristic of a base?
A. Bitter
B. Salty
C. Sour
D. Sweet

17. Which element has a chemical symbol derived from its origin?
A. Argon
B. Magnesium
C. Mercury
D. Platinum

18. Nonmetals are usually gases at room temperature. What happens when they are in solid form?
A. Brittle
B. Crystallized
C. Granules
D. Hard

19. Antacids help neutralize acidity in stomach. What property is shown by these substances? A. Acidic
B. Basic
C. Dilute
D. Neutral

20. What is the Latin origin of Antimony?
A. Argentum
B. Natrium
C. Plumbum
D. Stibi

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Answer 1

bitter taste

Explanation:

sour taste

Answer 2

Answer:

16 a Base are taste bitter

17. c Mercury has a chemical symbol derived from its origin

18. a Non metals are brittle they are in solid form.

19. b Antacid act as a basic by these substances

20. d Stibi is the Latin origin of antimony