Concept explainers
Which property is not generally associated with acids?
sour taste
volatility
ability to neutralize bases
ability to dissolve metals
Interpretation:
Out of the given options, the incorrect property regarding acids is to be determined.
Concept Introduction:
Acid is a molecule or an ion capable of releasing a proton (or hydrogen ion,
Answer to Problem 1SC
Correct answer: Option (b).
Explanation of Solution
Reason for the correct option:
Acids generally form polar covalent bonds, where a pair of electrons is unequally shared between the two atoms because of their electronegativity difference. It is a type of covalent bond that tends to hold atoms or molecules together and this makes it difficult for molecules to escape as vapour.
Hence, option (b) is correct.
Reason for the incorrect options:
Option (a) is incorrect because acidic foods are believed to taste sour because of hydrogen ion
Option (c) is incorrect because acids show neutralization reaction in which they neutralize bases into their respective salts and involvement of
Option (d) is incorrect because acids readily donate protons (or hydrogen ions
Hence, options (a), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
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