Asked by Namreet Kaur Sandhu on Jun 02, 2024
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When dissolved in water, a(n) _____ donates H+, while a(n) _____accepts H+.
A) acid; base
B) base; acid
C) buffer; solute
D) base; buffer
E) solvent; solute
Acid
Substance that releases hydrogen ions in water.
Base
Substance that accepts hydrogen ions in water.
Buffer
Set of chemicals that can keep the pH of a solution stable by alternately donating and accepting ions that contribute to pH.
- Differentiate between acids and bases in solution.
Verified Answer
KO
Kingsley Okundaye Jr.Jun 07, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Acids donate hydrogen ions (H+) when dissolved in water, while bases accept H+ ions. Therefore, choice A (acid; base) best fits the given scenario.
Learning Objectives
- Differentiate between acids and bases in solution.