Question

According to arrhenius, an acid gives:

• A. $H^{+}$ in water
• B. $O{H}^{-}$ in water
• C. Both $\left(A\right)$ and $\left(B\right)$
• D. $O{H}^{-}$ in acid medium

Answer 1

The correct option is A $H^{+}$ in water

Arrhenius acid definition is the oldest of all. It is a substance that when added to water increases the concentration oh hydrogen ions. $HCl$ is an example of arrhenius acid. The hydrogen ion produced by the arrhenius acid is always associated with a water molecule to form hydronium ion. These are referred to as proton donors.