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What is Arrhenius's definition of an acid?

O a substance that dissociates in water to produce hydroxide ions (OH)
O a substance that dissociates.in water to produce hydrogen ions (H+).
o
any substance that can donate hydrogen ions (H+)

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Arrhenius theory of an acid: This theory was discovered by Sir Svante Arrhenius in 1887. According to this theory acids are hydrogen containing compounds, when dissolves in water it gives (H+) ions.


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What is Arrhenius's definition of an acid? O a substance that dissociates in water-example-1
User Rich Freeman
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Hey there!

The correct option will be (B). a substance that dissociatesin water to produce hydrogen ions (H+).

Step-by-step explanation:

Acids always produce (H+) when dissociates with water.

Hope it helps

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