Which statement correctly describes compounds? Compounds cannot be broken down into simpler substances by chemical means.
Each compound is composed of one type of molecule.
Compounds can be broken down into simpler substances by physical means.
Each compound is composed of one type of atom.

answer: e.   sour taste

explanation: acids are those substances which dissociates in water to give ions. as they dissociate to give ions, they act as electrolytes and thus are electrically conductive. acids are sour in taste. example: hcl

bases are those substances which dissociates in water to give ions or accepts ions. as they dissociate to give ions, they act as electrolytes and thus are electrically conductive. bases are bitter in taste. bases are slippery in nature.

the answer is na (sodium)