(a) Give Arrhenius definition of an acid and a base

CBSE Class 10 CBSE Class 10 Science
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(a) Give Arrhenius definition of an acid and a base.
(b) Choose strong acid and strong base from the following.
CH3COOH, NH4OH, KOH, HCl.

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(a) According to Arrhenius theory, acids are substances that produce H+ ions when mixed with water. On the other hand, bases are substances that produce OH- ions when mixed with water.

(b) Strong acid - HCl
Strong base - KOH