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What ion do acids release in solution?

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Answer:

H+ ions

Step-by-step explanation:

Acid release H+ ions in water after dissociation while bases release OH⁻ ions in solutions.

During dissociation, acid releases H+ ions which are characterized by losing electron with small charge charge density while bases release OH⁻ ions which have high charge density.

Typical dissociation reaction

1. HCL ⇄ H⁺ + CL⁻

In the above reaction, HCL releases H+ ion in the solution.

2. NaOH ⇄ Na⁺ + OH⁻

While in this second reaction, OH⁻ is relased into the solution.

This illustration is backed by Arrhenius theory which defined acid as substance that produce H+ ions in solutions.

User Crinsane
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Answer:
H^+

Explanation: All the Arrhenius and Bronsted Lowry acids release
H^+ ions in solution.

According to Arrhenius and Lowry, acids are substances which release
H^+ ions when dissolved in water.

Thus
HCl, H_2SO_4 and H_3PO_4 all are considered as acids,


HCl\rightarrow H^++Cl^-


H_2SO_$\rightarrow H^++SO_4^(2-)


H_3PO_4\rightarrow H^++PO_4^(3-)


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