Question

An acid produces free $H+$ ions in aqueous solution.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is A True

An Acid is a substance that produces $H^{+}\left(H_3{O}^{+}\right)$ ions when dissolved in water, and is a proton donor.
Definition of acid is also defined by some scientist:
1. a compound which releases hydrogen ions (H+) in solution (Arrhenius).
2. a compound containing detachable hydrogen ions (Bronsted-Lowry).
3. a compound that can accept a pair of electrons from a base (Lewis).