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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.
What are ways to indentify an acid?
If it has a sour taste and a pH below 7.
How can you use the word acidic in a sentence?
This drink is very acidic This food doesn't suit well to my taste as it is very acidic
What does it mean if something is acidic instead of a base?
An acid is a compound that can donate protons (H+) [ie. it is a acidic compound] acids have a pH of between 1 and 6.9 (with 7 being neutral) Bases are the opposite as in a compound that can accept protons. They have a pH of 7.1 to 14
Why would you never use sour taste to identify a compound as acided?
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.
Do tomatoes taste acidic?
Yes, tomatoes do have a slightly acidic taste due to their natural pH level. However, different varieties of tomatoes can vary in their levels of acidity, so some may taste more acidic than others.
What causes the sensation of an acid taste in the mouth?
The sensation of an acid taste in the mouth is caused by the presence of acidic substances that come into contact with the taste buds on the tongue. These acidic substances can stimulate specific taste receptors, leading to the perception of an acid taste.
Does liquid taste like acidic or alkaline solution?
The taste of a liquid depends on its specific composition. A liquid can taste acidic if it has a low pH (sour taste) or alkaline if it has a high pH (bitter taste). Both acidic and alkaline solutions can have distinct flavors depending on the concentration and the specific substances dissolved in them.
Is taste acids or bases?
the different taste buds on your tongue and the roof of your mouth send messages to the brain and tell it where the strong point of the taste was, as there are different sections to the tongue that are either; bitter, sweet, salty, sour.
Why should you should never use taste or touch to identify bases?
A compound could be caustic and burn your mouth and tongue.
Is orange basc or acidic?
Orange is sour in taste. It is acidic in nature and contains citric acid in it.
What food tastes acidic?
A bitter taste
