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Question
Choosing the correct words given in brackets, complete the sentence given below:
An acid is a compound which, when dissolved in water gives ______ ( hydronium / hydroxide) ions as the only ______ (positive/negative) ions.
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Solution
An acid is a compound which, when dissolved in water gives hydronium ions as the only positive ions.
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