Arrhenius Acid and Base Theory Quiz

Who introduced the Arrhenius theory and in which year?

• Svante Arrhenius in 1887

• Albert Einstein in 1905

• Marie Curie in 1898

• Isaac Newton in 1687

What is the main characteristic of an Arrhenius acid?

• It increases the concentration of hydroxide ions in water.

• It increases the concentration of hydrogen ions in water.

• It forms covalent bonds in water.

• It decreases the concentration of hydrogen ions in water.

In the chemical equation for an Arrhenius base, what must be present?

• H+ ions

• OH- ions

• Na+ ions

• Cl- ions

What is the process called when a covalent compound forms new ions in water?

• Ionization

• Dissociation

• Precipitation

• Neutralization

Which of the following is an example of a dissociation process?

• HCl forming H+ and Cl- ions

• H3PO4 separating into ions

• H2O splitting into H+ and OH- ions

• NaCl forming Na+ and Cl- ions