The diagram below illustrates the structure of a chemical. Which of the following most accurately describes the type of molecule depicted in the image?

Question

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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.

Answer 1

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.