Question

the substance which tastes sour is called?​

Answer 1

• Acids and Bases : The word acid has been derived from a Latin word 'acidus' which means 'sour'. Thus, all sour substances essentially contain acids. They taste sour because they contain substances called acids in them. The chemical nature of such substances is acidic. The acids in these substances are natural acids...

Answer 2

Explanation:

Acids and Bases : The word acid has been derived from a Latin word 'acidus' which means 'sour'. Thus, all sour substances essentially contain acids. Substances like lemon juice, orange juice, unripe mango and curd taste sour. They taste sour because they contain substances called acids in them.