An acid is a polar substance that dissolves in water and
A) becomes nonpolar.
B) leaves behind an OH- ion.
C) accepts hydrogen ions.
D) loses hydrogen ions.

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When an acid dissolves in water, it donates hydrogen ions (H+) to the solution. This means that the acid loses hydrogen ions, making it an electron acceptor and therefore a proton donor. Therefore, the correct answer is D, "loses hydrogen ions."

An Acid Is a Polar Substance That Dissolves in Water