ChemistryIs it true that the substances which are sour in taste are called acids?

Is it true that the substances which are sour in taste are called acids?


  1. A
    True
  2. B
    False 

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    Solution:

    The above statement is true.
    Acidic compounds are believed to taste sour because of their hydrogen ion (H+) concentration. Sour substances are called acids. Curd, lemon juice, orange juice and vinegar flavour sour. These materials flavour sour due to the fact they include acids. The chemical nature of such materials is acidic. The phrase acid comes from the Latin word are, which means that sour.
     
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