Aqueous solutions of acids contain H+ ions, while aqueous solutions of bases contain OH− ions and conduct electricity.
Acids turn blue litmus red and generally taste sour, whereas bases turn red litmus blue and generally taste bitter.
Acids donate or produce H+, whereas bases accept protons or produce OH−.
📌 In the reaction , HCl is the proton donor and acid, while H2O is the proton acceptor and base.
1. According to Arrhenius theory, what defines an acid in aqueous solution?
2. Which substance fits the Arrhenius definition of a base when dissolved in water?
3. What does a Brønsted–Lowry acid do during an acid–base reaction?
What does an Arrhenius acid produce when ionized in water?
H+ ions.
What does an Arrhenius base produce when ionized in water?
OH− ions.
What ions do aqueous acid solutions contain?
H+ ions.
What ions do aqueous base solutions contain?
OH− ions.
What property do aqueous acid and base solutions share?
They conduct electricity.
What color does an acid turn blue litmus paper?
Red.
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