Can you summarize the main points of this textbook excerpt about acids, bases, and salts?
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The uploaded image contains an excerpt from a textbook discussing acids, bases, and salts. The text explains how substances are classified based on properties like taste and origin, distinguishing between acids and bases and their sources.
Answer
Acids taste sour, bases taste bitter, and acids are derived from the Latin word 'acidus', which means sour. Acids are classified into mineral acids, prepared from earth minerals.
Materials are classified based on properties like color, odor, taste and state. Acids taste sour (e.g., lemon, vinegar) and bases taste bitter (e.g., baking soda, soap). The word 'acid' comes from the Latin word 'acidus' which means sour. Acids are classified into mineral acids, prepared from earth minerals.
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Materials are classified based on properties like color, odor, taste and state. Acids taste sour (e.g., lemon, vinegar) and bases taste bitter (e.g., baking soda, soap). The word 'acid' comes from the Latin word 'acidus' which means sour. Acids are classified into mineral acids, prepared from earth minerals.
More Information
Acids and bases neutralize each other to form salts and water.
Tips
Never taste unknown substances to determine if they are acids or bases due to safety concerns.
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