Why do steps made of limestone sometimes feel slippery

Why do steps made of limestone sometimes feel slippery [Pg.244]

Limestone is an ossified form of calcium carbonate, CaCC 3. Limestone surfaces soon become slippery and can be quite dangerous if [Pg.244]

Bases react with an acid to form a salt and water ( neutralization ) [Pg.245]

Bases react with esters to form an alcohol and carboxylic acid ( saponification ) Bases can be corrosive [Pg.245]

Rubbing a dock leaf (which contains an organic base) on the site of a nettle sting (which contains acid) will neutralize the acid and relieve the pain Aqueous solutions of base feel soapy to the touch [Pg.245]

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