Which is a property of an acid?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. It releases hydrogen ions when dissolved in water and has a pH less than 7
- Step 1: Acids produce H+ in water. Step 2. Their pH is below 7. Answer: it releases hydrogen ions. Why not the others: these describe alkalis and neutral solutions.
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