According to the Arrhenius concept, if NaOH were dissolved in water, it would act as
A)a proton donor.
B)a source of hydronium ions.
C)an acid.
D)a source of H- ions.
E)a base.

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According to the Arrhenius concept, a base is a substance that produces hydroxide ions (OH-) when dissolved in water. NaOH is a strong base and upon dissolution in water it produces hydroxide ions, making it a base according to Arrhenius concept.

According to the Arrhenius Concept, If NaOH Were Dissolved in Water