How do acids and bases actually work in aqueous solutions?
In short: This video introduces the fundamental Arrhenius model of chemistry, explaining how acids and bases are defined by the ions they produce when dissolved in water.
Under the Arrhenius model, acids are characterized by their ability to produce H+ ions in aqueous solutions, whereas bases produce OH- ions. Beyond just identification, the strength of these substances is determined by their level of dissociation within a solution.
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