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Even though one of the defining characteristics of an acid is that they are sour, tasting a compound for identification is a hazard. Many compounds that are sour are not acidic, and additionally are extremely toxic, and ingesting them could lead to death.
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Why should you should never use taste or touch to identify bases?
A compound could be caustic and burn your mouth and tongue.
What should you never do to identify a chemical?
taste or touch
Why wouldn't a scientist use sour taste to identify a compound as a acidic?
Not all sour-tasting compounds are acidic. Some sour tastes can come from non-acidic compounds or substances. Additionally, relying solely on taste to identify the acidity of a compound may not be accurate or reliable due to individual differences in taste perception.
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
Why would you never use sour taste to indentify a compound as acidic?
Because there are a lot of acids that will kill you if you try it.
Where are the taste receptors that allow you to identify the taste of lime located?
The taste receptors that allow you to identify the taste of lime are located on taste buds primarily found on the tongue. These taste buds contain specialized cells that can detect sourness, which is a key taste component of lime.
Can you identify petrol from diesel- e.g.colour?
Yes you can identify it by colour, smell and taste.
What is a chemical compound with a sweet taste?
sugar
Why would you never use the sour taste property to identify an unknown acid?
Using just the sour taste property to identify an unknown acid is not reliable because many harmful substances also contain a sour taste. It's safer and more accurate to use laboratory tests or pH indicators to determine the identity of an unknown acid.
What is the special property used to identify halite?
Halite can be identified by its distinctive salty taste.
What is special properties used to identify halite is?
taste
Why does compound taste bitter?
Compounds taste bitter due to the stimulation of taste receptors on the tongue. Bitter taste is often associated with potentially harmful or toxic substances, so the bitter taste serves as a warning system to protect us from ingesting harmful compounds.
