Chapter 14, Problem 30E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Each of the given substance is to be identified as an acid or a base and according to the Arrhenius definition, the chemical equation of the given acid or base is to be written.

Concept Introduction:

According to Arrhenius, classification of compounds as acids or bases is based on the nature of ions that forms when a compound is added to water.

A species that leads to an increase in the concentration of hydrogen ions $\left({\text{H}}^{+}\right)$ in an aqueous solution is referred to as an Arrhenius acid.

A species that leads to an increasein the concentration of hydroxyl ions $\left({\text{OH}}^{-}\right)$ in an aqueous solution is referred to as Arrhenius base.