Author Question: What is the characteristic of an acid? a. Absorbs H+ ions. b. Accepts a proton. c. Is a proton ... (Read 127 times)

nenivikky · **on:** Jul 16, 2018

What is the characteristic of an acid?

a. Absorbs H+ ions.
b. Accepts a proton.
c. Is a proton donor.
d. Produces OH ions.

Question 2

Identify the definition for a base substance.

a. Compound that will donate a H+ ion
b. Any compound that will accept a proton
c. Only substances that contain a hydroxyl group
d. Substances that contain Na+ ions

owenfalvey · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 16, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Another definition of an acid is that of Brnsted-Lowry, in which an acid is any compound that is a proton (H+) donor.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
The Brnsted-Lowry definition of a base is any compound that accepts a proton.