Which of the Following Statements Regarding Acids Is Incorrect

question 100

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding acids is incorrect?

• A)An acid will react with an active metal.
• B)An acid is a substance that will change the color of blue litmus paper.
• C)An acid is a substance that would taste sour.
• D)An acid is a substance that produces hydrogen ions, H⁺, (or H₃O⁺)in aqueous solution.
• E)An acid is always a strong electrolyte.

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Definitions:

Steroidal

Relating to or characterized by the presence of steroids, which are a large class of organic compounds with a characteristic molecular structure.

Cell Membrane

The outer limit of a cell that is thin and selectively permeable. It controls the movement of substances into and out of the cell.

Hormone

A chemical secreted by a cell that affects the functions of other cells.

Steroidal Hormones

Hormones derived from cholesterol, including sex hormones and corticosteroids, which play vital roles in body functions.