Lesson: Chapter 7 — Acids, bases and salts

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Question 1

What is an acid?

A Any liquid that dissolves metals B Any compound containing oxygen C A compound that raises the OH^- concentration in water D A compound that releases H⁺ ions in aqueous solution

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A compound that releases H⁺ ions in aqueous solution. Raising the OH^- concentration is what a base does.

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