Arrhenius Acids and Bases

25 MCQs covering the Arrhenius definition of acids and bases strong and weak acids and bases ionization in water hydronium ions hydroxide ions and related examples.

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  1. Question 1

    According to the Arrhenius concept what does an acid produce in water?

    • AOH− ions
    • BH+ ions
    • CNa+ ions
    • DCl− ions
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    Answer: B

    An Arrhenius acid produces H+ ions in aqueous solution.

  2. Question 2

    According to the Arrhenius concept what does a base produce in water?

    • AH+ ions
    • BCl− ions
    • COH− ions
    • DNO3− ions
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    Answer: C

    An Arrhenius base produces OH− ions in aqueous solution.

  3. Question 3

    Which of the following is an Arrhenius acid?

    • ANaOH
    • BKOH
    • CHCl
    • DCaO
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    Answer: C

    HCl produces H+ ions when dissolved in water.

  4. Question 4

    Which of the following is an Arrhenius base?

    • AHCl
    • BHNO3
    • CH2SO4
    • DNaOH
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    Answer: D

    NaOH dissociates in water to produce OH− ions.

  5. Question 5

    Which ion combines with water to form hydronium ions?

    • AOH−
    • BH+
    • CNa+
    • DCl−
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    Answer: B

    Hydrogen ions associate with water molecules to form H3O+ ions.

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