Question

When one compound dissolves in water, the only positive ion produced in the solution is H3O+(aq). This compound is classified as

(1) a salt
(2) a hydrocarbon
(3) an Arrhenius acid
(4) an Arrhenius base

Answer 1

When one compound dissolves in water, the only positive ion produced in the solution is (aq). This compound is classified as an Arrhenius acid.

Answer 2

Answer : The correct option is, (3) an Arrhenius acid

Explanation :

According to the Arrhenius concept, an acid is a substance which ionizes in the water to give hydronium ion
`(H_3O^+)` or hydrogen ion
`(H^+)` and a base is a substance which ionizes in the water to give hydroxide ion
`(OH^-)`.

When one compound dissolves in water, then only positive ion produced in the solution is
`(H_3O^+)`. This compound is classified as an Arrhenius acid.

Hence, the correct option is, (3) an Arrhenius acid