Question

Acids taste ___________ (although we must never __________ things in the lab). They can be either ________________ or corrosive. Alkalis feel ____________ to the touch, they can also be __________________. An example of an acid is _____________. An example of an alkali is ________________________

A. Sweet; smell; bitter; slippery; vinegar; baking soda
B. Sweet; taste; bitter; corrosive; lemon; bleach
C. Sour; taste; corrosive; slippery; vinegar; baking soda
D. Bitter; taste; sour; slippery; bleach; vinegar

Answer 1

Acids taste sour and can be corrosive, while alkalis feel slippery and can also be corrosive. Vinegar is an example of an acid and baking soda is an example of an alkali.

Step-by-step explanation:

C. Sour; taste; corrosive; slippery; vinegar; baking soda

Acids generally taste sour, though tasting them in a laboratory is unsafe.

They can be corrosive. Alkalis feel slippery to the touch and can also be corrosive. An example of an acid is vinegar, and an example of an alkali is baking soda. This option accurately describes the taste and properties of acids and alkalis, cautioning against tasting chemicals in a lab setting due to potential hazards.