Identify Arrhenius acids and bases among the following:
1.NaCl2.HCl3.Cu(OH)24.NaOH5.H2SO46.HNO37.KOH
Arrhenius acid should dissociate H+ ions on dissolving in water. So, only 2, 5 and 6 are Arrhenius acids.
Arrhenius bases should dissociate in water to form OH− ions. Hence, 3, 4 and 7 are bases.
SubstanceExamplesArrhenius AcidHCl, H2SO4, HNO3Arrhenius BaseCu(OH)2, NaOH, KOH