Question

Which of the following is not a property of an acid according to Robert Boyle?

• A. turns blue Litmus red
• B. sour in taste
• C. neutralize bases
• D. bitter in taste

Answer 1

Answer:

D. bitter in taste

According to Robert Boyle, acids are the substances which have a sour taste, turns blue Litmus red, liberate hydrogen with metals conduct electricity in aqueous solution and neutralize bases. They do not have a bitter taste.