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Cambridge IGCSE Chemistry practice

What defines an acid?

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The characteristic properties of acids and bases

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What defines an acid?.

  1. A.A substance that accepts protons
  2. B.A substance that donates protons
  3. C.A substance that has a pH greater than 7
  4. D.A substance that has a pH less than 7

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Acids and Bases

Acids are substances that donate protons, while bases are substances that accept protons. This interaction is crucial in many chemical reactions.

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    State the definition of an acid.

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