Question

The concentration of an acid or base refers to the presence of H3O+ ions in solution. true or false?

Answer 1

The answer is false on apex

Answer 2

Answer: The given statement is false.

Explanation:

Acids are the substances that release hydrogen or hydronium ions when dissolved in water.

For example, $HCl + H_{2}O \rightarrow H_{3}O^{+} + Cl^{-}$

Whereas bases are the substances that release hydroxide ions when dissolved in water.

For example, $NaOH \rightarrow Na^{+} + OH^{-}$

Therefore, we can conclude that the statement, concentration of an acid or base refers to the presence of H3O+ ions in solution, is false.