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Based on Arrhenius concept, define acid and bases and give an example for each. |
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Answer» Solution :According to Arrhenius, an ACID is a substance that dissociates to give hydrogen ions in water For example, `HCI, H_2SO_4` etc. are acids. Their DISSOCIATION in aqueous solution is expressed as `HCI_((g))overset(H_2O)(hArr) Ca_((aq))^(2+)+2OH_((aq))^(-)` Similarity a base is a substance that dissociates to give hydroxyl ions in water. For example, substance LIKE `NAOH,Ca(OH)_2` etc. are bases. `Ca(OH)_2 overset(H_2O)(hArr) Ca_((aq))^(2+)+2OH_((aq))^(-)` |
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