143k views
2 votes
Which of the following substances is an Arrhenius acid?

BF3
HCN
NH3
Mg(OH)2

User Kevin Lyda
by
8.7k points

2 Answers

4 votes

The correct answer is:

B.) HCN

Step-by-step explanation:

The Arrhenius acid-base concept classifies a substance as an acid if it produces hydrogen ions H(+) or hydronium ions in water. It is any materials that enhance the consistency of hydronium ions (H3O+) in solution

User Khoa Nguyen
by
8.6k points
3 votes

The correct answer is:

B.) HCN

Step-by-step explanation:

The Arrhenius acid-base concept classifies a substance as an acid if it produces hydrogen ions H(+) or hydronium ions in water. It is any materials that enhance the consistency of hydronium ions (H3O+) in solution.

User Testuser
by
7.9k points