Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · The characteristic properties of acids and bases

The characteristic properties of acids and bases — practice question

When ethanoic acid reacts with water, an acidic solution is formed. Which row shows the roles of ethanoic acid and water in this reaction?

  • Aethanoic acid accepts a proton; water donates a proton
  • Bethanoic acid accepts an electron; water donates an electron
  • Cethanoic acid donates a proton; water accepts a proton
  • Dethanoic acid donates an electron; water accepts an electron

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