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Read the list of common household substances. Antacid, orange juice, toothpaste, yogurt Which of these substances are likely to have a sour taste? A.Antacid, yogurt B.Antacid, toothpaste C.Orange juice, yogurt D.Orange juice, toothpaste

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D.Orange juice, toothpaste

Answer : The correct options is, (C) Orange juice, yogurt.

Explanation :

Acid : It is a substance that has ability of donating proton or hydrogen ion, [tex]H^+[/tex].

The properties of an acid are :

  • Acids are sour in taste.
  • The texture of an acid solution is sticky.
  • It changes the color of the litmus paper to red.
  • It react with a metal to give compound and hydrogen gas.

Base : It is a substance that has ability of donating hydroxide ion, [tex]OH^-[/tex].

The properties of an base are :

  • Base are bitter in taste.
  • The texture of an base solution is slippery.
  • It changes the color of the litmus paper to blue.
  • It does not react with a metal.

As we know that,

Antacid : It is a base that is used for the neutralization of stomach acidity. So, it is bitter in taste.

Orange juice : It is an acid in which citrus acid present in it. So, it is sour in taste.

Toothpaste : It is a base that is used for cleaning teeth. So, it is bitter in taste.

Yogurt : It is an acid in which lactic acid present in it. So, it is sour in taste.

Hence, the substance likely to have a sour taste are orange juice, yogurt.

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