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Define (a) an Arrhenius acid and (b) an Arrhenius base.
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According to the Arrhenius theory, an acid is a substance that, when dissolved in water, increases the concentration of hydrogen ions (H+), while a base is a substance that, when dissolved in water, increases the concentration of hydroxide ions (OH-). Show more…
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