Acids are _________.

sour in taste

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sweet in taste

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salty in taste

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bitter in taste

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The correct option is A sour in taste
Substances that contain acids are called acidic substances. Generally, acids are sour in taste. Lemon is an acidic substance as it tastes sour due to the presence of citric acid in it.

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Acids are _________.

The correct option is A sour in tasteSubstances that contain acids are called acidic substances. Generally, acids are sour in taste. Lemon is an acidic substance as it tastes sour due to the presence of citric acid in it.

The correct option is A sour in taste
Substances that contain acids are called acidic substances. Generally, acids are sour in taste. Lemon is an acidic substance as it tastes sour due to the presence of citric acid in it.