Which of the following property of acid is responsible for itching of skin?
It is sour in taste
It is corrosive in nature
It is a chemical
None of the above
Acids, in general, are chemically very reactive and corrosive. The itching of the skin is due to corrosive nature of the acid.
Name the following: [2 MARKS] i) The gas that is released when an acid reacts with metals. ii) The property of an acid which is responsible for itching of the skin.
Select the acid responsible for the sour taste in oranges and lemons.