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Chemistry
121, Winter 2008, LA Tech
Arrhenius acids and bases
This is the first acid/base concept to be developed to describe typical acid/base reactions.
Arrhenius Acid:
A substance that produces H+, or (protons) H+3O, (hydronium ion) in an aqueous
solution.
Arrhenius Base:
A substance that produces OH-, or hydroxide ion in an aqueous solution.
E.g.
HCl (acid), NaOH (base).