Which of the following statements about acids is NOT true?
A) An example of an acid is HBr.
B) An acid increases the concentration of hydroxide in solution.
C) An acid increases the concentration of protons in solution.
D) An acid increases the concentration of hydronium in solution.
E) An acid is a proton donor.

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An acid actually decreases the concentration of hydroxide in solution and increases the concentration of protons or, more accurately, hydronium ions (H3O+). Choice B is incorrect as it describes the behavior of a base, which would increase the concentration of hydroxide ions.

Which of the Following Statements About Acids Is NOT True