A substance that donates hydrogen ions (H⁺) in a solution is called Acid .
Example
Hydrochloric acid (HCl) : When dissolved in water, it releases H⁺ ions:
HCl → H⁺ + Cl⁻
A substance that accepts hydrogen ions (H⁺) or donates hydroxide ions (OH⁻) in a solution is called Base.
Example
Sodium hydroxide (NaOH) : When dissolved in water, it releases OH⁻ ions:
NaOH → Na⁺ + OH⁻
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1 Answer
Umesh Sanjyal . 1 month ago
A substance that donates hydrogen ions (H⁺) in a solution is called Acid . Example
Hydrochloric acid (HCl) : When dissolved in water, it releases H⁺ ions: HCl → H⁺ + Cl⁻ A substance that accepts hydrogen ions (H⁺) or donates hydroxide ions (OH⁻) in a solution is called Base. Example
Sodium hydroxide (NaOH) : When dissolved in water, it releases OH⁻ ions: NaOH → Na⁺ + OH⁻