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Which of the following is true according the the Arrhenius theory of acids?

A strong acid increases the OH-ion concentration in an aqueous solution.
A strong acid decreases the OH-ion concentration in an aqueous solution.
O A strong acid decreases the H+ and OH-ion concentration in an aqueous
solution.
A strong acid increases the H+ ion concentration in an aqueous solution.

Which of the following is true according the the Arrhenius theory of acids? A strong-example-1

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The correct answer is D, a strong acid increases H+ concentration in an aqueous solution, because strong acids dissociate 100% in water to produce the Conjugate Acid H+ and the Conjugate Base.

For example
HCl———>H+ + Cl-
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