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What is the Arrhenius definition of an acid

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Step-by-step explanation:

According to Arrhenius concept :

An acid is defined as a substance which donates hydronium ions
(H_3O^+) in water. For example hydrochloric acid, sulfuric acid. etc.


HA(aq)+H_2O\rightarrow A^-(aq)+H_3O^+(aq)

A base is defined as a substance which donates hydroxide ions
(OH^-) when dissolved in water .For example : sodium hydroxide , calcium hydroxide etc.


BOH(aq)\rightarrow B^+(aq)+OH^-(aq)

User Allan Rwakatungu
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The answer to your question is,

An Arrhenius acid is a type of substance that separates in water to form Hydrogen ions.

-Mabel <3

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