Question

An acid is defined as ______________

Answer 1

An acid is a chemical species that donates protons or hydrogenions and/or accepts electrons. Most acids contain a hydrogen atom bonded that can release (dissociate) to yield a cation and 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.

Answer 2

Answer:

Explanation:

An acid is a chemical species that donates protons and accept electrons. Many acids have bonded hydrogen atoms which they can release to form an anion in solution. The word Acid comes from Latin word Acidus or Acere which means sour scenes are one of characteristics of acid is it sour taste .

Common example of Acid includes sulphuric acid vinegar citric acid in citrus fruit