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Classify these definitions as that of an Arrhenius acid, an Arrhenius base, or other. Arrhenius acid definition Arrhenius base definition OtherA substance that can donate a hydrogen ion to another substanceA substance that produces an excess of hydroxide ion (-OH) in aqueous solution.A substance that produces an excess of hydrogen ion (H+) in aqueous solution

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A substance that produces an excess of hydroxide ion (-OH) in aqueous solution.

This is an arrhenius Base

According to the arrhenius theory, a base is a substance that combines with water to produce excess hydroxide ions, OH⁻ in an aqeous solution. Examples are :

  • Sodium hydroxide NaOH
  • Potassium hydroxide KOH

A substance that produces an excess of hydrogen ion (H+) in aqueous solution

This is an arrhenius Acid

An arrhenius acid is a substance that reacts with water to produce excess hydrogen ions in aqueous solutions.

Examples are;

  • Hydrochloric acid HCl
  • Hydroiodic acid HI
  • Hydrobromic acid HBr
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