Taste of Edible Substances Quiz
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What is the chemical nature of substances that taste sour, such as curd and lemon juice?

  • Basic
  • Acidic (correct)
  • Neutral
  • Sweet

What does the Latin word 'acere' mean, from which the word 'acid' is derived?

  • Sweet
  • Salty
  • Bitter
  • Sour (correct)

What is the taste of baking soda and what does it indicate about its chemical nature?

  • Salty, neutral
  • Sweet, basic
  • Bitter, basic (correct)
  • Sour, acidic

Which type of substances feel soapy on touching and are bitter in taste?

<p>Bases (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the chemical nature of substances like lemon juice and orange juice?

<p>Acidic (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the substances used to test whether a substance is acidic or basic called?

<p>Indicators (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most commonly used natural indicator?

<p>Litmus (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to litmus paper when added to an acidic solution?

<p>It turns red (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What term is used for substances that do not change the color of either red or blue litmus?

<p>Neutral solutions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why should we not taste unknown substances?

<p>Because they could harm us (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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