When an acid is dissolved in water, it reacts to give _________ and ________.
A) hydroxide; hydronium
B) hydronium; the conjugate acid
C) hydroxide; the conjugate acid
D) hydronium; the conjugate base
E) hydroxide; the conjugate base

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

When an acid dissolves in water, it donates a proton (H+) to water, forming hydronium ions (H3O+) and the conjugate base of the acid.

When an Acid Is Dissolved in Water, It Reacts to Give