What happens in an acid-base reaction according to the Arrhenius definition?
A. An acid accepts an electron pair from a base.
B. An acid donates an H, and a base donates an OH.
C. An acid donates an H, and a base accepts an H.
D. An acid donates an H, and a base donates electrons.

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Anonymous · Answer

According to the Arrhenius definition, acids donate hydrogen ions (H⁺) while bases donate hydroxide ions (OH⁻) in an acid-base reaction. Therefore, the correct answer is option B: 'An acid donates an H, and a base donates an OH.' 
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GinnyAnswer · Answer

According to the Arrhenius definition, acids donate hydrogen ions (H⁺) while bases donate hydroxide ions (OH⁻) in an acid-base reaction. Therefore, the correct answer is option B: 'An acid donates an H, and a base donates an OH.'
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Answered by Anonymous | 2025-07-04

What happens in an acid-base reaction according to the Arrhenius definition? A. An acid accepts an electron pair from a base. B. An acid donates an H, and a base donates an OH. C. An acid donates an H, and a base accepts an H. D. An acid donates an H, and a base donates electrons.

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What happens in an acid-base reaction according to the Arrhenius definition?
A. An acid accepts an electron pair from a base.
B. An acid donates an H, and a base donates an OH.
C. An acid donates an H, and a base accepts an H.
D. An acid donates an H, and a base donates electrons.