Question

Classify the following as an acid or base using the Arrhenius definition of an acid or base.
HNO3 is an Arrhenius _____ and increases the concentration of ___ when added to water.

KOH is an Arrhenius ___ and increases the concentration of ___ when added to water.

Ca(OH) 2 is an Arrhenius ___ and increases the concentration of ___ when added to water.

H2SO4 is an Arrhenius ___ and increases the concentration of ___ when added to water.

Answer 1

HNO3 is arrhenius acid, H+ ion conc increases in water
KOH is arrhenius base, OH- ion cocn increases in water
Ca(OH)2 is arrhenius base, OH- ion conc increases in water
H2SO4 is arrhenius acid, H+ ion conc increases in water