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Which of the following compounds is considered a strong acid in aqueous solution?
3. Acids and Bases
Acids and Bases
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Which of the following statements correctly describes the concept of acids and bases according to the Brønsted-Lowry theory?
A
Acids are substances that increase the concentration of hydroxide ions, while bases increase the concentration of hydrogen ions.
B
Acids are substances that donate protons, while bases are substances that accept protons.
C
Acids are substances that accept electrons, while bases are substances that donate electrons.
D
Acids are substances that donate electrons, while bases are substances that accept electrons.
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Identify the Brønsted-Lowry theory, which defines acids and bases in terms of proton transfer.
According to the Brønsted-Lowry theory, an acid is a substance that donates a proton (H⁺) to another substance.
A base, in the Brønsted-Lowry theory, is a substance that accepts a proton (H⁺) from another substance.
Review the given statements and identify which one aligns with the Brønsted-Lowry definition of acids and bases.
The correct statement is: 'Acids are substances that donate protons, while bases are substances that accept protons.'
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