Question

Match each word to its correct meaning.

acid - ________________
base - ________________
ion - ________________
a) electrically charged atom

b) substance that releases hydrogen ions

c) substance that accepts hydrogen ions

Answer 1

An acid releases hydrogen ions per the Arrhenius definition, a base accepts these ions, and an ion is an electrically charged atom.

Step-by-step explanation:

Match each word to its correct meaning:

• Acid - substance that releases hydrogen ions (b)
• Base - substance that accepts hydrogen ions (c)
• Ion - electrically charged atom (a)

In the Arrhenius definition, an acid ionizes in aqueous solution to produce hydrogen ions (H+), while a base produces hydroxide ions (OH-). The Brønsted-Lowry definition states that an acid donates protons (H+), whereas a base accepts protons. The Lewis theory defines acids as electron pair acceptors and bases as electron pair donors.