Consider the following statement:
'Acids are substances that dissociate in water to give hydrogen ions $\text{H}^+$ (aq), and bases are substances that produce hydroxyl ions $\text{OH}^-$ (aq).'
The above statement is based on which one of the following concepts?

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Consider the following statement:
'Acids are substances that dissociate in water to give hydrogen ions

\text{H}^+

(aq), and bases are substances that produce hydroxyl ions

\text{OH}^-

(aq).'
The above statement is based on which one of the following concepts?

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Correct answer: C. Arrhenius concept

According to the Arrhenius concept, an acid is a substance that dissociates in water to give hydrogen ions

\text{H}^+

(aq), and a base is a substance that dissociates in water to yield hydroxyl ions

\text{OH}^-

(aq).

The Bronsted-Lowry concept defines an acid as a proton donor and a base as a proton acceptor.

The Lewis concept defines an acid as an electron pair acceptor and a base as an electron pair donor.

Thus, the given statement is based on the Arrhenius concept.

Answer: Arrhenius concept

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