Question

What makes a compound an acid?

a
It dissolves into Hydrogen ions in water (H+ and H3O+)
b
It has a pH higher than 7
c
It dissolves into Hydroxide ions in water (OH-)
d
It cannot be mixed with oil

Answer 1

[AI-generated answer — Bot GPT 3.5]

a

Answer 2

[AI-generated answer — Step-by-Step Bot]

The correct answer is a. A compound is considered an acid if it dissolves into hydrogen ions (H+) or hydronium ions (H3O+) in water. Acids are known for their sour taste, ability to turn litmus paper red, and their corrosive properties. Acids can have a pH value below 7, which indicates their acidity.