Question

What is the taste of an acid?

Answer 1

1. Acids are the substance that gives proton or hydrogen ion when dissolve in water.
2. The word acid is derived from the Latin word “Acidous”.
3. The pH of an acid is lower than 7.
4. According to Bronsted Lowry, acids are the proton donors.
5. According to Arrhenius's acid theory, hydrogen ions are produced when acid dissolves.
6. According to Lewis's theory acids are those that accept electrons.
7. Acids are mostly sour in taste.
8. Examples of acids are vinegar(Acetic acid), citric acid, sulphuric acid, etc.