Question 21 of 25 Which of the following best describes an Arrhenius acid-base reaction?
O A. Acid + base = H+ + OH-
B. Acid + base = salt + water
C. Acid + base = conjugate base + conjugate acid
D. Acid + base =
H20

B. Acid + base = salt + water

Explanation:

In accordance to the proposal of a scientist called Svante Arrhenius, an acid is a substance that increases the H+ concentration of a solution by dissociating into it while the base increases the OH- concentration of a solution by dissociating into it. Furthermore, Arrhenius stated that this two ions combine in an aqueous solution to give water.

Hence, Arrhenius acid-base reaction is the combination of an acid and base to produce salt and water as products. That is; Acid + base = salt + water.

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the correct answer is b. a strong acid completely dissociates to its ions when dissolved in water. completely dissociates to and ions. a is incorrect because does not fully ionize to and ions and some remain as the compound . c and d are incorrect because, and do not fall into the category of bronsted lowry acids. a bronsted lowry acid is a proton donor and since both molecules do not have a proton to donate they are not bronsted lowry acids. likewise,   if we use the lewis acid definition, they cannot be acids. a lewis acid is an electron pair acceptor. both and have a complete octet so can not accept any electrons which disqualifies them as acids.