Question

Acid, Base, or Saft?

USE THE ARRHENIUS DEFINITION TO CLASSIFY IF THE SUBSTANCE IS AN ACID, BASE, OR SALT
» MgF2
» H2SO4

Answer 1

MgF2 - Salt

H2SO4 - Acid

Step-by-step explanation:

Arrhenius Definition

Arrhenius acid is a substance that dissociates in water to form hydroxide (H+) ions.

Arrhenius base is a substance that dissociates in water to form hydroxide (OH–) ions.

H+

OH-

S2-

O2-

MgF2 - Salt as no Hydrogen

H2SO4 - Acid as converts to HSO4- and H+ upon dissociation in water.