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Arrhenius acid

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025
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Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025

Definition

An Arrhenius acid is a substance that, when dissolved in water, increases the concentration of hydrogen ions (H+) in the solution.

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