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fiasKO [112]
3 years ago
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Which definition best describes an acid?

Biology
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MArishka [77]3 years ago
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An acid is a chemical species that donates protons or hydrogen ions and/or accepts electrons. Most acids contain a hydrogen atom bonded that can release (dissociate) to yield a cation and an anion in water. The higher the concentration of hydrogen ions produced by an acid, the higher its acidity and the lower the pH of the solution. Hope this helps.

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Nimfa-mama [501]3 years ago
3 0

Answer:

A substance in a solution that releases and captures hydrogen ions, keeping the pH the same

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