What is the primary role of hydrogen in acid-base reactions?

Practice Questions

Q1
What is the primary role of hydrogen in acid-base reactions?
  1. Acting as a base
  2. Acting as a solvent
  3. Acting as a proton donor
  4. Acting as a catalyst

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What is the primary role of hydrogen in acid-base reactions?
  • Step 1: Understand that acids and bases are two types of substances that can react with each other.
  • Step 2: Know that acids are substances that can donate protons (which are hydrogen ions, H+).
  • Step 3: Recognize that when an acid donates a proton, it releases hydrogen into the solution.
  • Step 4: Realize that in an acid-base reaction, the hydrogen (as a proton) is what makes the acid behave like an acid.
  • Step 5: Conclude that the primary role of hydrogen in these reactions is to act as a proton donor.
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