Which of the following is NOT a general property of hydroxide bases in aqueous solution? w) High solubility x) Bitter taste y) Ability to neutralize aqueous acid solutions z) Ability to change phenolphthalein from colorless to red
option x. High Solubility (The hydroxides of the alkali metals are soluble in water however all of the different metallic hydroxides are most effective fairly or sparingly soluble.)