Observe the table below and identify substances A and B.

Substance A Substance B

Sour in taste

Bitter in taste

Obtained from minerals

Soapy to touch

Water soluble

Water soluble

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Solution

Since substance A has a sour taste, it must be an acid while B has a bitter taste, it must be a base.

Substance A is an acid which is obtained from minerals, thus it is an inorganic acid.

Substance B is soapy to touch and is water-soluble, thus it is an alkali.

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Observe the table below and identify substances A and B. Substance A Substance B Sour in taste Bitter in taste Obtained from minerals Soapy to touch Water soluble Water soluble

Since substance A has a sour taste, it must be an acid while B has a bitter taste, it must be a base. Substance A is an acid which is obtained from minerals, thus it is an inorganic acid. Substance B is soapy to touch and is water-soluble, thus it is an alkali.

Observe the table below and identify substances A and B.

Substance A Substance B

Sour in taste

Bitter in taste

Obtained from minerals

Soapy to touch

Water soluble

Water soluble

Since substance A has a sour taste, it must be an acid while B has a bitter taste, it must be a base.

Substance A is an acid which is obtained from minerals, thus it is an inorganic acid.

Substance B is soapy to touch and is water-soluble, thus it is an alkali.