109k views
0 votes
What is an acid?

A. a compound that releases OH-in a solution and has a higher concentration of OH-than H+
B. a compound that releases hydrogen ions in a solution and has a higher concentration of H+
C. a compound releasing the exact same amount of OH- and Hinto a solution​

User Hfactor
by
5.0k points

1 Answer

4 votes
B is correct

Acids are molecular compounds that release hydrogen ions. A binary acid consists of hydrogen and one other element.
User Shox
by
4.8k points