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No just an acid or base; you should never taste any unknown substance. An acid or base can cause chemical burns on contact. Many substances can be toxic as well and can make you sick or even be lethal in small quantities.
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∙ 9y ago
Jameel Neal
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∙ 11y agoBecause you don't know what you are tasting and I might be poisonous.
Some of the substances which are studied in a science class are poisonous, and if you were to taste them, you might become sick, or might die.
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∙ 12y agobecause it could be poisonous and/or kill you!! You should never touch or taste an unknown base because it may be corrosive and can burn or corrode your skin. Another reason is that it may be toxic or poisonous and you may die or need medical.It can be harmful!
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∙ 13y agoyou should never taste a substance unless you know that it is safe to eat. (scientists never taste chemicals in order to identify them)
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∙ 12y agoThe unknown solution can be poisonous! Thus it would kill you if you taste it :P
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∙ 12y agoBecause it's possible to be corrosive, radioactive or toxic.
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∙ 12y agobeacuse acids are corrosive
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What should you never do to test an acid and a base?
Never taste it.
Is sour taste a base or an acid?
acid
How does an acid and a base usually taste?
if u taste acid your mouth and stomach will basically melt =/
Shampoo is an acid or base?
it is a base because it tastes bitter. now if it was an acid it would taste sour and not bitter like a base.
What is used to identify acids and bases?
an acid is a material or substance that is sour and can change blue litmus paper red a base is a material or substance that is bitter (it sometimes ) and can change red litmus paper blue. Litmus paper can tell an acid from a base Lemon Juice is an acid coffee is a base.
What should you never do to test an acid and a base?
Never taste it.
Why should you NEVER taste or touch an unknown base?
You should never touch or taste an unknown base because it may be corrosive and can burn or corrode your skin. Another reason is that it may be toxic or poisonous and you may die or need medical attention instantly.
Is sour taste a base or an acid?
acid
How can acids and bases identified?
for one never taste it but, you will need an acid-base indicator to identify it...you can thank me later
Is lemonade an acid base or neutral?
acid. you can actually run batteries off it.
How does an acid and a base usually taste?
if u taste acid your mouth and stomach will basically melt =/
Shampoo is an acid or base?
it is a base because it tastes bitter. now if it was an acid it would taste sour and not bitter like a base.
What is used to identify acids and bases?
an acid is a material or substance that is sour and can change blue litmus paper red a base is a material or substance that is bitter (it sometimes ) and can change red litmus paper blue. Litmus paper can tell an acid from a base Lemon Juice is an acid coffee is a base.
What is the parent acid and parent base of MgCO3?
Parent Acid: HCO3 Acid Strength: Weak Parent Base: Unknown
Is tomatoes acid or base?
Tomatoes are sour in taste. They contain acid in it.
Is shampoo an acid Base?
it is a base because it tastes bitter. now if it was an acid it would taste sour and not bitter like a base.
Does a base or acid taste sweet?
Acids taste sour; bases normally taste bitter.
