Understanding Acids: Definition & Properties ๐ŸŒก๏ธ

Learn about acids, as defined by Svante Arrhenius in 1884, and how they release hydrogen ions in solutions.

Understanding Acids: Definition & Properties ๐ŸŒก๏ธ
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Understanding Acids: Definition & Properties ๐ŸŒก๏ธ

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By the 1884 definition of Svante Arrhenius (Sweden), an acid is a material that can release a proton or hydrogen ion (H +). Hydrogen chloride in water solution ionizes and becomes hydrogen ions and chloride ions. If that is the case, a base, or alkali, is a material that can donate a hydroxide ion (OH-).

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