Arrheniusís Concept of Acids and Bases

• Acids dissociate in solution to produce hydrogen ions (H+):

  • HCl + H2O H+(aq) + Cl-(aq)

• Bases dissociate in solution in water to produce hydroxide ions (OH-):

  • NaOH(s) + H2O Na+(aq) + OH-(aq)

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