Question

Classify the following compounds as an Arrhenius acid or an Arrhenius base.

H2S ____________
RbOH____________
Mg(OH)2 ____________
H3PO4____________

Answer 1

Arrhenius :

acid: a compound that releases H⁺ ions in water

base: a compound that releases OH⁻ ions in water

H2S Arrhenius acid

RbOH Arrhenius base.

Mg(OH)2 Arrhenius base.

H3PO4 Arrhenius acid