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Acids when dissolved in water produce ________.


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  • An acid is any hydrogen-containing substance that is capable of donating a proton (hydrogen ion) to another substance.
  • An acid is basically a molecule that can donate a H+ ion and can remain energetically favourable after a loss of H+.
  • Acids are known to turn blue litmus red.

Example: Hydrochloric Acid (HCl) is a strong acid that dissociates to give H+ and Cl-ions

HCl(aq)H+(aq)+Cl-(aq)

Therefore, acids when dissolved in water produce hydrogen ions.


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