Question
The diagram below illustrates the structure of a chemical. Which of the following most accurately describes the type of molecule depicted in the image?
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(1 point)
Responses
This chemical is an acid because it can release OH⁻ ions.
This chemical is an acid because it can release OH⁻ ions.
This chemical is an acid because it can release H+ ions.
This chemical is an acid because it can release H + ions.
This chemical is a base because it can release OH- ions.
This chemical is a base because it can release OH - ions.
This chemical is a base because it can release H+ ions.
image e2479ba9178e4f40bd8cfd886677a86a
(1 point)
Responses
This chemical is an acid because it can release OH⁻ ions.
This chemical is an acid because it can release OH⁻ ions.
This chemical is an acid because it can release H+ ions.
This chemical is an acid because it can release H + ions.
This chemical is a base because it can release OH- ions.
This chemical is a base because it can release OH - ions.
This chemical is a base because it can release H+ ions.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The correct response would be:
**This chemical is an acid because it can release H+ ions.**
Acids are defined by their ability to donate protons (H+ ions) in solution. If the diagram shows a chemical structure that can release H+ ions, it would be classified as an acid.
**This chemical is an acid because it can release H+ ions.**
Acids are defined by their ability to donate protons (H+ ions) in solution. If the diagram shows a chemical structure that can release H+ ions, it would be classified as an acid.