An acid and a base react to form a salt,which consists of positive and negative ions.Which forms the positive ions: the acid or the base? Which forms the negative ions?
A)The acid forms the positive ion,the base forms the negative ion.
B)The acid forms the negative ion,the base forms the positive ion.
C)Because different substances can act as an acid or a base,it depends on the substance you begin with.
D)all of the above

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In an acid-base reaction, the acid donates a proton (H+), forming the positive ion, while the base accepts a proton, resulting in the formation of a negative ion. Thus, the base forms the positive ion (usually a metal or ammonium ion), and the acid forms the negative ion (usually a nonmetal or polyatomic ion).

An Acid and a Base React to Form a Salt,which