10 Questions
What is the chemical nature of substances that taste sour, such as curd and lemon juice?
Acidic
What does the Latin word 'acere' mean, from which the word 'acid' is derived?
Sour
What is the taste of baking soda and what does it indicate about its chemical nature?
Bitter, basic
Which type of substances feel soapy on touching and are bitter in taste?
Bases
What is the chemical nature of substances like lemon juice and orange juice?
Acidic
What are the substances used to test whether a substance is acidic or basic called?
Indicators
What is the most commonly used natural indicator?
Litmus
What happens to litmus paper when added to an acidic solution?
It turns red
What term is used for substances that do not change the color of either red or blue litmus?
Neutral solutions
Why should we not taste unknown substances?
Because they could harm us
This quiz tests your knowledge of the taste of edible substances such as lemon, tamarind, vinegar, and more. It also includes instructions for caution while tasting or touching the substances.
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