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Arrhenius Theory Of Acid

and Base

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Arrhenius Acids and Bases

How did Arrhenius define an acid and

a base?

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Arrhenius said that acids are hydrogen-

containing compounds that ionize to
yield hydrogen ions (H+) in aqueous
solution. He also said that bases are
compounds that ionize to yield
hydroxide ions (OH–) in aqueous
solution.

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Hydrochloric Acid

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Arrhenius Acids

• Acids that contain one ionizable hydrogen,

such as nitric acid (HNO3), are called
monoprotic acids.

• Acids that contain two ionizable hydrogens,

such as sulfuric acid (H2SO4), are called
diprotic acids.

• Acids that contain three ionizable hydrogens,

such as phosphoric acid (H3PO4) are called
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Arrhenius Bases

Hydroxide ions are one of the products of the

dissolution of an alkali metal in water.

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Milk of magnesia is a base used as an antacid.

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Neutralization Reaction

Reaction of an acid with a base to

produce salt and water.
Example
H2SO4 + NaOH  NaHSO4 + H2O

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