Question 5 (multiple choice worth 5 points) (03.05 mc) which statement is true about hci? it is a salt because it increases the concentration of metallic ions. it is a salt because it is formed by the reaction of an acid and a base. it is an acid because it increases the concentration of hydroxide ions. it is an acid because it increases the concentration of hydrogen ions.

It is an acid because it increases the concentration of hydrogen ions.

Explanation:

This is the Arrhenius definition of an acid. An acid is a substance that increases the concentration of hydrogen ions in water.

A and B are wrong. HCl is an acid.

C is wrong. If HCl increases [H⁺], it decreases [OH⁻].

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